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I Have A Small Skin Bump/lesion On My Face, It Is A Bit Yellowish In Colour
Question: I have a small skin bump/lesion on my face, it is a bit yellowish in colour, and has been there for years, I am age 58. It might have increased ever so slightly in size. It is not painful, really just cosmetic. But I am wondering if it is a cancer, and should be followed through on.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Milium
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps it is just a Milium which are small keratin cysts. They are entirely cosmetic and can be easily removed with the help of a needle. A dermatologist would do it for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thanks.
Possibility of Milium
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps it is just a Milium which are small keratin cysts. They are entirely cosmetic and can be easily removed with the help of a needle. A dermatologist would do it for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you, Can I send / upload a picture for greater certainty?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Milium
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes. Most welcome. You may upload images in "reports section " or you may mail them at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention:Dr Kakkar.
Take care
Possibility of Milium
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes. Most welcome. You may upload images in "reports section " or you may mail them at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention:Dr Kakkar.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Attached is a picture of my facial skin lesion, which I think you have correctly asssessed, but for greater certainty do confirm. I was not able to see how to attach a picture in the healthcare magic question section.
Hard to get a good picture, here is one with better lighting.
Hard to get a good picture, here is one with better lighting.
Brief Answer:
Regarding facial bump
Detailed Answer:
thank you.
The pictures are not very clear. Doesn't look like a Milium. It could be Sebaceous hyperplasia which looks like a yellowish orange bump and gradually form in those with oily skin. They may be multiple. Do you have oily skin? Any which way, it has to be removed with a cautery.
Take care
Regarding facial bump
Detailed Answer:
thank you.
The pictures are not very clear. Doesn't look like a Milium. It could be Sebaceous hyperplasia which looks like a yellowish orange bump and gradually form in those with oily skin. They may be multiple. Do you have oily skin? Any which way, it has to be removed with a cautery.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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