Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat A White Lump On The Leg?

Hi, I had about 6 months ago a spot on my leg that i thought was a bite or ingrowing hair. After squeezing quite a lot and getting nothing out of nit layers of dry skin kept building up, i did pick these at first but then decided to leave it to heal. It has now left a hard raised skin colour (creamy white) lump, what could this be           
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.
Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.
Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Sebaceous Cyst.
Treatment-
Conservative Antibiotic +Motrin Treatment x 5 days time.
If no regression in the lump size-From Surgeon-by Excision of the Sebaceous Cyst.
Hope this reply would satisfy you and would help you to plan further treatmentwith your doctor there.

Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next session.

Will appreciate YOU,to write your excellent review feedback comments of this service experience, to help the needy patient visitors like YOU, at HCM services.

Good Day!!

Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat A White Lump On The Leg?

Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM. Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Sebaceous Cyst. Treatment- Conservative Antibiotic +Motrin Treatment x 5 days time. If no regression in the lump size-From Surgeon-by Excision of the Sebaceous Cyst. Hope this reply would satisfy you and would help you to plan further treatmentwith your doctor there. Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next session. Will appreciate YOU,to write your excellent review feedback comments of this service experience, to help the needy patient visitors like YOU, at HCM services. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS