What Does A Small Lump On The Forehead Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 8 May 2014

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Question : HI, I have a dime size lump on my forehead i can t remember if bumped it or not it doesnt hurt.

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
could be lipoma or sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Did the lump start overnight or did it develop gradually over weeks.

If it was a gradually developing lump - it could be a lipoma or a sebaceous cyst. It can be excised under local anaesthesia at your surgeons office.

As such, lipoma / sebaceous cyst will not trouble you as long as it doesn't grow fast and you are comfortable.

If its of sudden in onset, like overnight, it could be due to either an insect bite or a hematoma following a minor bump. If this is the case then it will subside by its own in a few days.

Hope I have been helpful.

Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Verma (59 minutes later)

Over weeks but i have been using a clay face mask

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not related

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

That clay face mask has nothing to do with it.

Wait for 2-3 days, if it dosent subsides, then show it to a general surgeon for a clinical evaluation and excision if needed.

Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad