Lipoma vs cyst: What is the difference between these two common types of lumps under the skin?
A lipoma is a growth of fatty tissue that is generally soft and slow-growing. A common skin cyst is a sac beneath the skin that may contain keratin and can become inflamed or infected.
This video, explains:
What a lipoma is
What a common skin cyst is
Key differences in texture and symptoms
Why you should not squeeze or puncture a lump
When a lump needs medical assessment
A lump that grows quickly, is hard or fixed, or becomes painful should be evaluated. An examination may be sufficient in some cases, while others need imaging or further testing.
Consult Dr. Uday Ravi in Bengaluru
📞 Phone: +91 73535 30505
🌐 Website: https://www.drudayravi.com/
Clinic locations:
• Yelahanka – Prima Diagnostics
• Kodigehalli/Sahakarnagar – Medstar Speciality Hospital
• Rajajinagar – Spectrum Diagnostics, Tejas Arcade
• T. Dasarahalli – Lakshmi Nursing Home
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This video is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for an individual medical consultation.
