Weners on the skin - what is it?
A fatty tumor, or lipoma, as it is commonly called inIn modern medicine, it is a not very dense clot of fatty tissue under the human skin. In scientific terms, it is a benign tumor (cyst), which resembles a ball, is located under the skin and is easily palpated. And it also has a fairly elastic composition.
The causes of the appearance of adipose (lipoma)
It's no secret that in the modern worldthe food we eat is not very high quality and healthy. It consists of various ingredients, most of which are not of biological origin. Their presence has a detrimental effect on the cleansing of the human stomach. In addition, there are many other factors that contribute to the formation of lipomas:
- sedentary and passive way of life;
- deviation from the daily routine;
- non-observance of the diet.
All this leads to the fact that there is a decreasegastrointestinal motility. Because of this, decay products do not have time to be removed, including in adipose tissue. It is in it that the accumulation of so-called "slags" occurs, which, ultimately, can block the ducts of the sebaceous glands, which leads to the formation of lipomas.
Symptoms of adipose (lipoma): diagnose the disease
There are times when each of us canquite unexpectedly for yourself to find small seals on your skin. If you feel this area, you will feel the following manifestations of lipoma: softness and mobility when pressed, while the borders of the neoplasm do not shift. The size is approximately the size of a pea. But sometimes it happens that this seal can increase. If you do not know certain symptoms that accompany lipoma, then it can be easily confused with an inflamed lymph node. But you should remember that you can identify a lipoma by 3 main characteristics. Firstly, the process of lipoma formation is absolutely painless. Secondly, this neoplasm does not hurt at all when pressed. Thirdly, the place of appearance of lipoma is any part of the body where there is fatty tissue. According to statistics, lipomas, or lipomas, are found in women aged 30 to 50 years. But the appearance of this neoplasm in representatives of the stronger sex is not excluded. In any case, it is best to undergo a full examination in a hospital to rule out some risks. You can treat yourself only after you are sure that these are not malignant tumors.
What are the types of lipomas?
There are five main types of lipomas.It is unlikely that you will be able to determine which one you or your loved ones have without having a medical education. Please note that most of them are symptoms that something is wrong with your body.
- Lipofibroma (soft lipoma) is a seal in which fatty tissue predominates. To the touch, it's soft, so it got that name.
- Fibrolipoma is a dense, benign tumor. In addition to fat, this includes fibrous connective tissue.
- Angiolipoma (capillary) is a compaction with a sufficiently large composition of blood vessels.
- Miolipoma - the composition includes muscle fibers.
- Myelolipoma - consists of living and haematopoietic tissue.
Methods of treatment of fatty acids (lipomas)
There are two methods of treating fatty deposits: official and traditional medicine. Official medicine offers the following methods to combat this type of benign tumor:
- Solution
The seal is removed by entering intosubcutaneous tissue of a special solution. This method is attractive because it does not leave scars. But it is worth remembering that this method of removal is used only when the lipoma is no more than 2 cm.
- Scalpel
For lipomas that exceed 2 cm in size, surgical removal is recommended. This process is performed only under anesthesia and leaves scars.
- Laser
A modern method for removing benign tumorstumors, laser surgery is used. It does not leave obvious scars and is performed under local anesthesia. Folk beauty recipes Some representatives of the fair sex prefer to fight lipomas with folk remedies. But you should be careful when treating lipomas in this way. This may also not always bring a positive result. In fact, everything depends on the age, severity of the compaction and the characteristics of the human body. If you still decide to use folk remedies, then the most effective recipes are provided below.
- Onions baked
Grind the laundry soap (preferably 72%)on a coarse grater. Take a small onion and bake it in the oven. Grind the warm onion in a meat grinder or grate it on a coarse grater. Make a mixture of these two components. Apply the resulting composition to the lipoma, remembering to change the compress 3-4 times a day. Continue the course of treatment for lipomas until the lump disappears. By the way, such folk remedies can also cure acne.
- Collision fragrant, or golden mustache
Pick a leaf from a plant that is popularly known ascommonly called golden mustache, and mash it into a paste. Apply to the site of the formation of the wen, covering with cellophane or film. Wrap the compress site with cotton cloth. It is recommended to change the compress periodically.
- Salo and garlic
Mix the rendered lard with the garlic juiceproportions 1:1. Rub the lipoma until the seal disappears. On average, it takes about a month, no less. Please note: during the treatment of lipomas, you cannot drink alcohol or take serious medications.
- Chestnut ointment
Apply chestnut ointment to a piece of gauze orcotton wool. Fix it on the site of the wen. The compress should be changed every hour or two. Apply until the seal disappears. You can either buy the product or make it yourself. The homemade ointment includes the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of aloe leaf pulp, 5 chestnuts (chopped in a meat grinder).
- Kalanchoe
People who are interested in folk remedies,It is claimed that Kalanchoe can cure almost all human diseases. The leaf of this plant should be cut and the pulp should be applied to the place of compaction. To fix it, you can use a plaster or bandage. Do not be upset if at first you do not find the desired success. This happens because initially only a small amount of subcutaneous fat disappears. But after some time you will find a positive result.
- A mixture of honey, salt and sour cream
Before using the following mixtureIt is recommended to first take a good steam bath or steam the area of the lump. After that, apply a mixture of three components (honey, sour cream and salt) in equal proportions to the place of the lipoma. After the consistency has been on the site of the tumor for about 20-25 minutes, be sure to wash it off with plain water. Use daily. Do not try to squeeze out the lipoma under any circumstances. This is especially true for those seals that are located on the face. By the way, it is not recommended to even remove them with folk remedies. On other parts of the body, you can use the simplest options. There are such methods of folk treatment that allow you to quickly extract the core (rod) in a couple of days, after which the lipoma will disappear. But you should be very careful with this procedure. One of the most effective options for such treatment is offered, which uses oil and vodka. Make a mixture of equal proportions of vodka and sunflower oil. Make compresses on the site of the lipoma. The process is as follows: soak a piece of gauze or cotton wool in the prepared mixture, apply it to the lipoma. After that, cover the compress area with cellophane and insulate it. It is recommended to repeat the procedure as often as possible. If you have a lipoma, do not be upset! After all, a lipoma is just a benign tumor, which is easily cured these days! The main thing is to approach the matter wisely. And remember that before you start using folk remedies, you should consult a specialist.
