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Told As Calcium Build Up For A Large Lump In The Centre Of Forehead. What Should I Do?
Question: I have a large bump in the center of my forehead. I have been told that it is a calcium buildup. what can I do for it.
Brief Answer:
You need a detailed clinical evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
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Accumulation of calcium deposits under the skin and other soft tissue structures is termed as CALCINOSIS. There are numerous conditions and disorders that produces calcium deposits under the skin. There is no role for self care measures or home remedies, as the underlying cause has to be determined first, before treating it.
A detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the underlying cause for calcinosis.
If your bump is not producing any symptoms, its may not need any immediate intervention. If its symptomatic, there are many ways to treat like Medicines, Harmones, anticoagulants, local creams and surgical excision.
Consult your family physician for a detailed workup and further management.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further
Regards
You need a detailed clinical evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
Accumulation of calcium deposits under the skin and other soft tissue structures is termed as CALCINOSIS. There are numerous conditions and disorders that produces calcium deposits under the skin. There is no role for self care measures or home remedies, as the underlying cause has to be determined first, before treating it.
A detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed to establish the underlying cause for calcinosis.
If your bump is not producing any symptoms, its may not need any immediate intervention. If its symptomatic, there are many ways to treat like Medicines, Harmones, anticoagulants, local creams and surgical excision.
Consult your family physician for a detailed workup and further management.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1996
Answered : 2148 Questions
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