Why do I have bumps on my back?
A cyst is a small sac or lump, filled with fluid, air, fat, or other material, that begins to grow somewhere in the body for no apparent reason. A skin cyst is one that forms just beneath the skin. It’s believed that skin cysts form around trapped keratin cells – the cells that form the relatively tough outer layer of the skin.
What causes a bumpy rash on the side of the face?
It’s usually caused by sitting too long in a dirty diaper. Scabies is an infestation by tiny mites that live on and burrow into your skin. It causes a bumpy, itchy rash.
Why do I have a lump in my armpit?
The body fights the invasion with white blood cells, which kill some of the infected tissue but form pus within the cavity that remains. Symptoms include a large, red, swollen, painful lump of pus anywhere on the body beneath the skin.
What causes a hard lump in the groin area?
A groin lump can be uncomfortable, surprising, or embarrassing. However, most lumps or bumps in the groin are not life-threatening. They may be caused by infection, blockage of blood vessels entering or leaving the groin, or calcification of tissues certain tissues. Symptoms associated with a hard groin lump may include the following.
Why do I have bumps on my Arms?
A condition called keratosis pilaris (KP) is somewhat common in adults. Hart explained that KP causes rough, small bumps to appear on one’s skin, most often on the upper arms and sometimes on the face, thighs, or back. Per the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), these bumps are just “plugs of dead skin cells.”
Why do I get little bumps under my skin?
They are tiny, harmless cysts that occur when dead skin cells get trapped under your skin, says Dr. Schlessinger. “Picking at them often has little to no effect, and attempting to pop them will likely leave your skin red, irritated, and inflamed, with the milia still intact,” says Dr. Schlessinger. Ouch.
What causes a hard bump on the head?
Scalp bumps may be due to an injury to your scalp. Bumping your head may result in swelling or a “knot” to form. This knot is due to blood or fluid collecting under the skin of your scalp and can involve bruising and tenderness. Sometimes a scalp bump can be due to abnormal growth of a variety of different cells that make up your body.
Are there any skin bumps that are dangerous?
Not all skin bumps are dangerous. iStock. Skin bumps can be harmless but in some cases they could signify a more serious health issue. Some of the more common benign causes of skin bumps include folliculitis, acne, cysts, and keratosis pilaris. But some skin bumps can be cancerous.