Hi
A lipoma is a benign tumor of fatty tissue, meaning a non-cancerous lump of fat cells. Lipomas, the most common benign growth of soft tissue, do not become cancerous over time. Typically less than an inch in diameter, they are located directly under the skin. Lipomas grow incredibly slowly, if at all, and usually occur in multiples, particularly in families. To the touch, lipomas are often soft, painless, and moveable under the skin. Although they may occur anywhere on the body, lipomas are usually located on the chest, upper thighs and arms, neck, and shoulders. Men and women of any age can develop lipomas, though they are more often seen among middle-aged people.
The cause of lipomas is unclear. Some possibilities include having had a minor injury at the site where the lipoma will develop, heredity, and chromosomal abnormalities. Lipomas do not appear to be caused by what you eat or whether you are overweight or obese.
If you notice what could be a lipoma on your body, it's a good idea to have it checked out by a health care provider or dermatologist. This allows your provider to examine the lump and rule out other possibilities, such as liposarcoma, which is a rare cancerous tumor composed of fatty tissue that is firmer in texture than a lipoma. If liposarcoma is suspected, a biopsy would be requested to help diagnose the growth.
As long as a lipoma is not causing any discomfort, such as tenderness, irritation, pain, or infection, no treatment is necessary. In addition, the development of new lipomas and the continued growth of existing ones cannot be prevented by treatment. However, some people who have multiple lipomas, a large lipoma, or a lipoma that is situated close to a muscle, limiting movement, may consider having them surgically removed. If someone is unhappy with the appearance of lipoma(s) on his or her body, cosmetic removal of lipomas is an option, and it is usually not covered by many health insurance plans. In this case, how one forms scar tissue and the likely recurrence of lipomas need to be considered before proceeding with cosmetic surgery, to make sure that the end result will not look worse than the lipoma itself as it is.
You might want to try Zymitol and Serrolone to see if they can break up the fatty tissue. Paw Paw might be something else to consider along with Essiac Tea. I have also noticed that they tend to get larger or smaller according to hormonal cycles. Other than that I don't know of any natural means to get rid of them.
Take Care & Be Well,
Health Dr. 2
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