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What Causes Lumps Under The Surface Of Skin On Chest?

I am 23 years old, 5'5" 110 lbs. When putting lotion on I noticed that I had a two large soft lumps under the surface of my skin on the upper part of my chest toward my shoulder. I rubbed them and they disappeared. I just noticed this so I'm not sure if they will reappear.
Tue, 26 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, in my opinion, you are mostly having lipoma.
Lipoma is the most common benign swelling of the skin. It is having fatty tissue. The most common site is back and chest.
Since your swellings are painless and soft on chest, possibility of lipoma is more.
But better to get done ultrasound examination for the diagnosis.
Usually no treatment is required for it. But if swelling increases in size, becomes painful then surgical removal is indicated.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Lumps Under The Surface Of Skin On Chest?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion, you are mostly having lipoma. Lipoma is the most common benign swelling of the skin. It is having fatty tissue. The most common site is back and chest. Since your swellings are painless and soft on chest, possibility of lipoma is more. But better to get done ultrasound examination for the diagnosis. Usually no treatment is required for it. But if swelling increases in size, becomes painful then surgical removal is indicated. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.