Wen is an accumulation of adipose tissue formed under the skin and has a loose structure. The scientific name of this formation is lipoma. It can appear absolutely anywhere where adipose tissue is present. For example, a wen on the head is quite common, in particular in the forehead or scalp. As a rule, its diameter does not exceed 2 cm.
Are wen dangerous?
When a lipoma appears on the above-mentioned part of the body, you first need to find out: why is a wen on the head dangerous? In most cases, this is purely a cosmetic problem. Although this formation is benign, sometimes it can develop into a malignant tumor - liposarcoma. Therefore, it is necessary to treat wen.
Wen usually does not cause pain when touched. However, what to do if a wen on your head hurts? In this case, you must immediately contact a dermatologist or surgeon to perform surgery to remove the formation.
Lipomas inside the body
Fat deposits can be located in the esophagus and stomach, causing coughing, vomiting and foreign body sensation. A tumor from fat cells in the kidney passes without symptoms, but can transform into malignant liposarcoma.
A lipoma can develop in the brain and manifest itself as headaches, increased blood pressure, and dizziness.
Lumps of fatty origin that appear in the neck and sternum can lead to hoarseness and swelling of the face. Such tumors also appear on the mammary glands.
This relatively harmless type of neoplasm does not make itself felt for many years; symptoms appear only after the wen has reached an impressive size, and can be recognized during hardware examination. A biopsy to confirm the diagnosis is done through a puncture or after removal of the tumor.
In what cases is immediate removal of the wen necessary?
Most people ask themselves the question: if a wen appears on the head, what to do in this case? There is only one answer to this question - consult a dermatologist. However, in some cases it is necessary to contact a surgeon directly for immediate removal of the formation. This needs to be done if:
- The lump hurts or causes discomfort.
- There is rapid growth in education.
- An ulcer formed on the surface of the wen and began to bleed.
- A lipoma has formed on the eye and creates serious vision problems.
Benign or malignant?
Modern diagnostic capabilities make it possible to obtain verified results of examining fibroids on the head without spending a lot of time. The main reason for conducting research manipulations is to confirm the good quality of education. For this purpose, the following types of research are prescribed:
- Basic examination and clinical picture;
- Ultrasound, determination of accumulations of adipose tissue;
- CT scan;
- Electroradiography of soft tissues;
- Needle biopsy.
Quick acquisition of information and its competent analysis make it possible to recognize the degeneration of tissue in the very embryo. Using laboratory data, the surgeon selects the optimal method of performing the operation and prescribes the appropriate tests.
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Types of wen
Fatty deposits on the scalp are classified according to their composition and location. Below are the main types of lipomas according to their composition:
- Lipofibrioma is a formation with a predominance of adipose tissue.
- Myolipomas are formations with the presence of smooth muscles.
By location:
- Wen on the nose.
- Wen on the scalp.
- Wen in the parotid area.
- Wen near the eyes.
What are wen on the eyelids?
A fatty tissue (lipoma) is a benign formation in which adipose tissue is formed.
As a result of such processes, protruding seals of different sizes are formed under the skin.
These formations are yellowish in color and are usually lighter than the base color of the skin.
Lipomas can range in size from a few millimeters to one and a half centimeters.
Seals are divided into two types: milia and xanthelasma.
Milia are yellowish formations in the form of small pinpoint compactions.
It is worth noting! Xanthelasmas are flatter and larger than milia; moreover, unlike them, such formations necessarily grow over time.
How to treat wen on the head
If you suspect that a wen has appeared on your head, you should contact a dermatologist who will conduct an ultrasound examination. In some cases, a biopsy and cytological analysis may be required. You should be careful with wen that appears on the scalp. If you are careless, you can damage them while combing. This threatens not only bleeding, but also the possibility of the lipoma developing into a malignant formation. Therefore, doctors recommend removing wen in this part of the body as soon as possible.
One of the methods to cure a wen on the head is drug treatment. In addition, you can remove the wen using a laser or scalpel. Drug treatment of lipoma is carried out using injections of a specific medicine. Special medications administered inside the wen promote the resorption of the latter. They are prescribed by a doctor in case of small lesions. Often the effect of such treatment is noticeable no earlier than after 2 months. Large wen on the head is recommended to be removed surgically.
Why do wen appear?
Poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle lead to metabolic disorders, and this causes the appearance of wen. When malfunctions constantly occur in the body, this disrupts the functioning of the sebaceous glands, adipose tissue begins to accumulate around one of them, and a lipoma forms.
In order for a doctor to confirm the presence of a wen, you need to go to a medical clinic and undergo a special examination. Usually a visual examination is enough for the doctor to make a diagnosis. If the formation is large, he may additionally prescribe an ultrasound, biopsy and x-ray examination.
Based on visual examination and testing, your healthcare professional will recommend monitoring the growth or removing it.
Why should you delete
The wen must be removed if it causes pain or physical discomfort. It is necessary to get rid of a lipoma if there is rapid growth, fluid is released from the site of formation, and the color of the skin around it changes.
The doctor will advise removing the wen if it:
- located on the neck, eyelids, eyes;
- causes aesthetic discomfort (for example, located on the face or head and has reached a significant size);
- this formation puts pressure on the internal organs;
- formations located in places that are injured by clothing (for example, armpits) or in another way (for example, fat located on the head and injured by a comb) must also be removed.
How to remove a wen on the head surgically
Most often, removal of wen on the head is performed surgically. As a rule, the operation lasts no more than 30 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. It is aimed at completely removing the fat capsule. This must be done to ensure that the disease does not recur in the future. If you do not remove the capsule, it will be almost impossible to get rid of the wen under the skin on the head.
After the operation, the doctor prescribes special treatment for the patient. It consists of caring for the wound formed at the site of removal of the wen, as well as taking anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. Please note that the operation can only be performed on children who have reached the age of five years.
The best treatment methods
Conservative treatment is considered futile. Folk remedies, through aggressive influence, can cause suppuration or malignancy. Surgery is considered the main and reliable way to get rid of the defect. There are several removal technologies:
- Liposuction. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Characterized by the absence of scars. The fat is sucked out with a special needle. Rehabilitation is fast.
- Surgical excision. It is used for infection, pain, pus formation. In difficult cases, general anesthesia is used. The best option to completely eliminate the problem.
- Laser removal. When the laser affects the affected area, nearby tissues are not affected. The operation is performed in an outpatient setting.
- Radio wave therapy. A virtual scalpel, based on radio waves, destroys tumor tissue. Complete restoration without surface defects.
The prognosis is favorable. The lipoma on the back of the head is completely removed and there are no relapses. Experienced certified specialists of the clinic, doctors of the highest category, thoroughly control the process from the first appointment until the end of the rehabilitation period and full recovery. The patient is informed of the observance of rules to prevent pathogenic microorganisms from entering the wound.
Diagnostic methods in surgery:
- Doppler in surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Angiography
- CT scan
- Gastroscopy
- MRI
- Abdominal ultrasound
- X-ray
- Endoscopy
Prices:
| Code | Name of service | Prices |
| 1 | Initial appointment | 1200 |
| 2 | Repeated appointment | 900 |
| 3 | Calling a surgeon to your home | 3500 |
| 4 | Abdominal ultrasound | 2200 |
| 5 | Ultrasound of veins and vessels | 2400 |
| 6 | Doppler 2-3 trimester | 1200 |
| 7 | Rectoscopy | 1500 |
Wen on the head: how to get rid of it with a laser
In addition to surgery, you can effectively remove a wen on the head using a laser. This method is performed under local anesthesia and is aimed at destroying the fat capsule. To implement it, you do not need to shave your hair. The operation takes only 25 minutes. After its implementation, relapse of the disease is practically zero.
A small wound is formed at the site of the wen removed by the laser. As a rule, it heals completely within a week. After this procedure, virtually no traces remain on the skin. Laser removal of the wen is especially recommended if it is localized on the eyelids.
Contraindication
There are practically no contraindications to removing or treating a wen on the head. However, the operation can be canceled if the patient has:
- Individual intolerance to anesthesia.
- Increased skin sensitivity.
- Fungal diseases and open wounds at the location of the wen.
In addition, if you have serious problems with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, you should consult your doctor about the possibility of surgery. It should be noted that it is strictly forbidden to squeeze out the wen, as this can cause rapid growth of the formation, the appearance of a new tumor, or infection of the resulting wound. Also, you should not resort to traditional methods, especially if you are not 100% sure that it is really a wen.
| № | Cost of laser tumor removal: | PRICES, IN RUB. |
| 37.1 | Removal of benign skin tumors: papillomas and hemangiomas | 590 (up to 10 units) |
| 37.2 | Removal of benign skin tumors: papillomas, hemangiomas | 490 (from 11 – 20 units) |
| 37.3 | Removal of benign skin tumors: papillomas, hemangiomas | 390 (from 21 or more units) |
| 37.4 | Removal of benign skin tumors/warts, moles, keratomas, nevi, etc./up to 1 cm | 1100 |
| 37.5 | Removal of benign skin tumors/warts, moles, keratomas, nevi, etc./up to 2 cm | 1600 |
| 37.6 | Removal of benign skin tumors/ warts, moles, keratomas, nevi, etc. / 3 cm | 2100 |
| 37.7 | Removal of benign skin tumors/ warts, moles, keratomas, nevi, etc. / price depends on the complexity (anesthesia is not included in the price) | 2600 — 5200 |
| 37.8 | Injection anesthesia | 550 |
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