Can I exercise to get rid of a lipoma on the back of my neck? I am 20 and 250 lbs. I really hate it. Help

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....

Thank you for sharing your question.  Most likely this is an infected sebaceous cyst.  I would seek out your PCP or general surgeon for removal and antibiotics.  Hope this helps.

No, I would definitely not attempt to remove a lipoma on your own. This could be very risky especially around your eyes and you may cause permanent damage or major scarring. I highly recommend that you book and in person consultation with a dermatologist or board certified plastic surgeon in...

Hi, thanks for your question. No, lipomas cannot move from one area of the body to another. When you put pressure on a lipoma you will feel it move under your finger but it will generally remain in the same area. Lipomas are typically harmless but they can grow and cause discomfort. I highly...

Thank you for sharing your question.  It is possible that as a lipoma grows in size that it can impinge on surrounding nerves to cause pain.  This depends on an in-person examination to discuss.