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What is lipoma? is this harmful for body? how to rescue from this disease? my younger brother and brother in law have the same problem.
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Dr. Sucharitra Picassoyrs exp
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Hi. Lipomas are small pockets of accumulated fat under the skin. As such they are not harmful, a person with lipoma can live with them without getting them treated. For cosmetic reasons, people do go for the treatment/ removal.
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