Skin Nodules
Firm lumps under or in the skin, which can be a feature of severe acne or other conditions.
What is Skin Nodules?
Skin Nodules is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Skin Nodules that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Skin Nodules
The following conditions have been associated with Skin Nodules. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acne Vulgaris
A common skin condition involving blocked hair follicles, pimples, blackheads, and cysts, most often during adolescence.
Human Papillomavirus Infection
A very common sexually transmitted viral infection, many types of which are harmless, while some cause genital warts or ...
Lipoma
A slow-growing, benign lump of fatty tissue that develops under the skin. It is usually soft, painless, and movable.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow along nerves and characteristic skin findings such as cafe-...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Skin Nodules is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.