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Suggest Treatment For Small Lump On Lower Back
Question: I have a small lump on my lower back near my spine. Id guess that its diameter is sightly less than an inch. My photo will show the size compared to my thumb and thumb print.
I honestly cant remember if this has been there for a while as its not an area i always have eyes on. It doesnt itch nor is it tender. Just small firm papule. Ive had a keratin limp removed from my upper back and this feels almost the same. Its skin color. My wife says its been there for awhile. Shes probably right but im the curious type. Can you tell me what the possibilities are? Im almost positive its not a mole or anything malignant.
Looking forward to your reply.
I'm sorry the size is right around 1/8th of an inch maybe slightly smaller.
I honestly cant remember if this has been there for a while as its not an area i always have eyes on. It doesnt itch nor is it tender. Just small firm papule. Ive had a keratin limp removed from my upper back and this feels almost the same. Its skin color. My wife says its been there for awhile. Shes probably right but im the curious type. Can you tell me what the possibilities are? Im almost positive its not a mole or anything malignant.
Looking forward to your reply.
I'm sorry the size is right around 1/8th of an inch maybe slightly smaller.
Brief Answer:
Seborrhoeic Keratoses
Detailed Answer:
My Dear Sir
Welcome to this site.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist.
I have reviewed your query and pic.
The description, especially the magnified view of the image, resemble very closely that of a Seborrhoiec Keratoses. Such lesions are confined to only upper skin layers with little risk for posing a danger in later life. These are simply annoying but produce hardly any symptoms, as observed by me in large number of patients.
I usually advise my patients to leave them as these are unless there are any symptoms like itching, growth, oozing and in the case that they show activity remove them in a simple procedure and get a histopathology done to rule out any other condition that might need a follow up.
Almost invariably, the reports have been those of benign tissue needing no further intervention.Moles are small dark lesions with pigmented cells and generally multiple. However, they can have lots of variations in appearance and only a biopsy can lead to the definitive diagnosis. Malignant lesions would show growth, roughness, increase in numbers and size, and variations in color.
I would be glad to answer your other concerns, if any
Our best wishes for your good health.
Seborrhoeic Keratoses
Detailed Answer:
My Dear Sir
Welcome to this site.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist.
I have reviewed your query and pic.
The description, especially the magnified view of the image, resemble very closely that of a Seborrhoiec Keratoses. Such lesions are confined to only upper skin layers with little risk for posing a danger in later life. These are simply annoying but produce hardly any symptoms, as observed by me in large number of patients.
I usually advise my patients to leave them as these are unless there are any symptoms like itching, growth, oozing and in the case that they show activity remove them in a simple procedure and get a histopathology done to rule out any other condition that might need a follow up.
Almost invariably, the reports have been those of benign tissue needing no further intervention.Moles are small dark lesions with pigmented cells and generally multiple. However, they can have lots of variations in appearance and only a biopsy can lead to the definitive diagnosis. Malignant lesions would show growth, roughness, increase in numbers and size, and variations in color.
I would be glad to answer your other concerns, if any
Our best wishes for your good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks. I figured that was one of the possibilities. I have a dew SK's from my head down to my back. Is that common for someone who is 36 years of age. I always imagine older people with these lol!
Brief Answer:
Variations do occur in age of onset for Seb Keratoses
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Nice to be reconnected.
Seborrheic Keratoses can exhibit wide variations in their age of onset. Not everyone gets them and nor do these are an indication of age. It is only that these start most commonly in middle age.
Please keep a watch on their behavior and get treated them as per your personal needs.
I wish you a great health.
Variations do occur in age of onset for Seb Keratoses
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Nice to be reconnected.
Seborrheic Keratoses can exhibit wide variations in their age of onset. Not everyone gets them and nor do these are an indication of age. It is only that these start most commonly in middle age.
Please keep a watch on their behavior and get treated them as per your personal needs.
I wish you a great health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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