Excision of Skin Lumps and Bumps

Skin lumps and bumps encompass a wide range of common, usually harmless growths that develop within or just beneath the surface of the skin, including sebaceous cysts, lipomas, skin tags and similar benign lesions. Cysts typically form when a skin gland becomes blocked, lipomas develop from a build-up of fatty tissue beneath the skin, and skin tags tend to arise where skin repeatedly rubs against itself or clothing. Most of these lumps grow slowly over months or years, cause little more than mild irritation or cosmetic concern, and carry no significant health risk. Even so, many patients choose to have them removed, whether for comfort, appearance, or simply for peace of mind, and removal also allows the tissue to be examined if there is ever any uncertainty about the nature of a particular lump. Any lump that changes noticeably in size, shape, colour or texture, or that becomes painful, should always be assessed promptly to rule out anything requiring further attention.