Lumps Under the Skin
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Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Lumps under skin
Reddish skin lumps
Bumps on my arm
Lumps on my wrist
Pink, bumpy skin
Lump on the back
Many skin nodules
Skin lumps with black dots in the center
Lumps that dangle from the skin
Raised skin over a surgery scar
Hard reddish-brown lumps
Pearly nodule
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- There is a nodule on the middle finger of the foot
- Bump or lump growing from the scar of a previous burn
- After the burn healed, a lump grew over the same area
- Reddish-brown hard lumps or bumps on the skin
- Lump over a scar from a previous surgery
- Skin lump with central scab or crusting
- Excessive sweating where a lump exists
- Bluish lumps or bumps on the skin
- Many lumps appearing on the skin
- Smooth, shiny lump on the skin
- Superficial soft-tissue masses
- There is a nodule on the back
- Skin is pink with tiny lumps
- Swelling after ear piercing
- I have a lump in my arm
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout the Symptom
Skin lumps are any abnormal bumps or swellings on or under the skin.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Lumps under the skin
Possible Causes
Generally, Lumps under the skin can be related to:
- Pancreatic Panniculitis / Subcutaneous Nodular Fat Necrosis
Pancreatic panniculitis is a rare type of inflammation of the deepest fat layer of the skin, causing cell death. The exact cause is unknown, but it could be due to an excess of enzymes produced by the pancreas as a result of pancreatic disease.
- Pseudocyst of the Auricle
Pseudocyst of the auricle is a benign lesion that occurs in the ear. It may be caused by defects formed during ear development in the womb.
- Mondor's Disease
Those of us who do breast self-exam regularly often find things that are scary but ultimately benign (not cancer). Mondor's disease of the breast feels like a cord or a worm under the skin. It may be blue colored and may extend onto the upper part of the abdomen. If you have had recent breast surgery or other trauma to the breast your chances of developing Mondor's disease is higher than normal. The superficial veins in your skin may become irritated and sometimes form clots. This type of clot is not dangerous.
- Calcinosis Cutis
- Sarcoma (Synovial Sarcoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma etc)
- Perforating Dermatosis
- Cutaneous Lupus
- Papillary Hidradenoma
- Erythema Nodosum
- Gouty Tophus
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you have any lumps under your skin?
- How long have you had lumps or bumps under the skin?
- Have you experienced lumps or bumps under the skin before?
- How has the presence of lumps or bumps under the skin changed over time?
- Do you have a lump with a black spot or hair follicle in the center?
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References
James WD, Elston DM, Treat JR, Rosenbach MA, Neuhaus IM. Dermal and subcutaneous tumors. In: James WD, Elston DM, Treat JR, Rosenbach MA, Neuhaus IM, eds. Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. 13th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 28.
Reviewed By:
Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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