Causes of Bumps on back and how to overcome it

Bumps on the back is a condition that can be experienced by anyone. Although relatively common and usually is not caused by a dangerous medical condition, you have to stay alert. What if the appearance of lumps on the back accompanied by another complaint.

Lump on your back could have the size, texture, and form. Usually these harmless lumps if the size is not large, or is not accompanied by another complaint.

There are many things to cause the appearance of lumps on the back, ranging from infections, allergic reactions, skin disorders, to a more serious illness, such as cancer.

Causes of Bumps on back of

Lump on your back is not always harmful. But if the lump changed the look, quickly escalated, and cause pain, then you are advised to immediately conduct examinations to the doctor.

Some conditions that can cause lumps on the back include:

• Lipoma

 Lipoma is a lump under the skin, which contains the fatty tissues. In addition, on the backs of lipoma can also grow in other parts of the body, like the neck and shoulders. Lipoma develops very slowly and not dangerous. The hallmark of this bump is tender when touched, colorless, and is generally not painful.

Lipoma bumps can be removed if disturbed the appearance or cause pain around the body. How to remove it is by surgical removal of lipoma. In addition to surgery, liposuction procedure (liposuction) can also be performed to remove tumors of the fatty tissue.

•     Seborrhoeic Keratosis

Seborrhoeic Keratosis looks like a wart or dark-colored spots on the skin. This round-shaped lump and feels rough on the skin. Back, shoulders, and chest is an area where a regular siboroik kerotosis appears. Seborrhoeic keratosis bumps are benign, but sometimes can resemble skin cancer. Therefore, the required examination of a biopsy to make sure that this lump is not cancer.
 Generally, these bumps do not feel sick and don't need special handling. The appointment of the lump only done in case of iritiasi or disturbing appearance.

•     Dermatofibroma

 Is a bump on the skin that usually appear in the legs, arms, and upper back. Size tends to be small, ranging between 0.5 to 1 cm. Dermatofibroma be colored reddish, pink, or brown. These bumps are not painful and do not usually penetrate.

A doctor can remove it with a small operation or action using a laser. But as long as the size is small and not intrusive, usually not needed special care.

•     Keratosis pilaris

    Bumps on the back of these types appear brown or red (similar to a sweat) and it feels rough when touched. In addition, keratosis pilaris on the back can also arise in the cheeks and buttocks.
    Keratosis pilaris bumps can sometimes inflamed, especially in pregnant women or people with dry skin. Keratosis pilaris, however, usually does not cause any complaints and do not require medical handling, except if the lump is felt disturbed appearance. To remove it, you can bathe with warm water or using creams containing urea or lactic acid.

•     Epidermoid cyst

Epidermoid cysts are benign lumps that develop under the skin. These cysts usually appear due to buildup of keratin, a natural protein that is found in skin cells.

 In addition to arise as a lump in the back of an epidermoid cyst, can also appear on the chest, around the penis, or other areas of the body. The hallmark of epidermoid cyst this is dark, looks round, and contains a white liquid like pus. Epidermoid cysts when infected, will be flushed, removing the pus, and feels pain when touched.

The doctor will give you antibiotics if the cyst is already infected. This type of cyst should preferably be lifted entirely through surgery. If not, epidermoid cysts can return to form.

There is no need to panic if you find a lump on your back, because the vast majority are harmless. However, consult your physician immediately if the lump on your back feels painful, disturbing appearance, or enlarged and multiplied rapidly.

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