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Category: Skin Conditions

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Soft Lump Under Your Skin? It Could Be a Lipoma

October 31, 2025 | Skin Conditions

What You Should Know About Diagnosis and Treatment Options Discovering a lump beneath your skin can be unsettling. Fortunately, in many cases, these soft, movable bumps turn out to be lipomas which are noncancerous (benign) growths of fatty tissue. While...

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Can Morpheus8 Really Help Stop Excessive Sweating?

September 16, 2025 | Skin Conditions

Many patients report improvement within just a couple of weeks. Do you find yourself constantly worried about sweat marks on your clothes? Do you avoid certain colors or fabrics because they make sweating more obvious? For many people, hyperhidrosis, a...

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Understanding Lipomas, Pilonidal Cysts, and Skin Lesions: When to Seek Surgical Intervention

November 05, 2024 | Skin Conditions

Understanding these skin conditions, their symptoms, and when surgical intervention might be necessary can help you make informed decisions about your health. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, we frequently talk with patients about various skin conditions that may require surgical...

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