Wen (lipoma) on the neck: causes and treatment, including folk remedies, especially in children

What is a wen?

Wen are benign lumps that arise from adipose tissue and are covered with a fibrous membrane. They can be either congenital or acquired, developing in the subcutaneous layer. In the absence of immunity, they can penetrate into the space between muscles and also affect bones.

In most cases, wen develops in girls. It can appear on any part of the body, including the face. Lipoma cannot transform into a malignant tumor, but it can lead to other problems. The seal may simply be visually unsightly, which can lead to ridicule from peers.

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Wen in a child

After reading the diagnosis of lipoma (lymphoblastoma) in their child’s medical record, or hearing the combination “fatty tumor,” many parents naturally fall into horror. And only the explanations of a specialist will help you understand that this is a simple “wen”.

This tumor forms from adipose tissue shallow under the skin. The definition of the type: lipofibroma or fibrolipoma depends on its qualitative characteristics. The size of such a tumor can vary: most often it is the size of a pea, but in especially severe cases it reaches the diameter of an average watermelon.

Causes

The main reasons for the appearance of lipomas on the face are:

Malfunctions of the mother's hormones before the birth of the child.
Genetic predisposition. The tendency for lipomas to appear in a child is inherited.
Problems with the functioning of the kidneys and liver.
Disruption of the sebaceous glands. This is the main reason for the appearance of white wen, which resemble pimples.
Increased skin sensitivity.
Failure to comply with hygiene rules.
The use of synthetic undershirts and diapers.

Types of lipomas on the face in newborns:

Milia. This wen appears on a child’s nose. Goes away on its own without the use of medications.
Large lipomas. Such wen should cause concern among parents, especially if they become inflamed. Their danger lies in the fact that they are capable of squeezing blood vessels. Traditional recipes cannot be used to treat large wen.
Lipomas can appear on the gums of children under 1 year of age. In most cases it goes away on its own.
Wen on the head and face are dangerous. They must be removed, but only after the child turns 5 years old. This is done mainly through surgery.
Wen on the lips, cheeks and in the eye area are a consequence of insufficient functioning of the sebaceous glands. They disappear without drug therapy and look like small white pimples.

Older children may have lipomas, which will be caused by the following reasons:

Having excess weight.
Diseases of the genitourinary system.
Poor nutrition with the use of large amounts of preservatives and chemical additives.
Physical inactivity.
Bad ecology.

How to get rid of wen on the neck at home?

At home, you can remove the wen using folk or pharmacy remedies. Independent use of pharmaceutical drugs is justified if the nature of tumor formation and its structure are reliably known. For example, if the tumor is localized in the area of the lymph nodes, then at home it is impossible to determine the nature of the neoplasm and completely exclude an inflamed lymph node.

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The use of some traditional medicine recipes is possible only with small lipomatous nodes and the absence of an inflammatory process.

Popular recipes are:

Aloe juice or pulp . You can apply a cut of a plant leaf to the tumor or make compresses from aloe pulp. To prepare the pulp, cut off 2-3 medium fleshy leaves, wrap them in damp gauze and place them in the refrigerator for several days. Afterwards, the plant is crushed into a paste using a blender, applied overnight and secured with a sterile bandage.
Honey compress . The growth is treated daily with warm honey or melted propolis, and if necessary, fixed with a bandage. Honey promotes the resorption of wen, softens and disinfects the affected area. The recipe is not used for allergic reactions to bee products.
Garlic compresses . 3-5 cloves of peeled garlic are crushed on a grater or blender, combined with 1 teaspoon of butter and applied for 30-60 minutes a day in the form of compresses. It is not recommended to use the products if the skin is highly sensitive.

Important ! You can use iodine mesh, steamed onions, celandine, tea tree oil. When using folk recipes, you must use common sense.

Additional information about lipomas on the neck, their treatment and size is here:

Lipomas on the neck are not only an aesthetic drawback. The formation of lipid nodes and their intensive growth are a consequence of pathological processes in the body. Competent treatment is aimed not only at removing tumors, but also at eliminating provoking factors. The prognosis with proper treatment of inflamed wen is always favorable.

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How to determine?

Small lipomas do not cause any harm to the baby. They are discovered completely by accident. In most cases there are no symptoms of this disease. They develop very slowly and may not change at all for several years.

Rarely does the lump grow. In this case, it is necessary to take radical measures.

The presence of wen on the face can be determined easily and simply through a visual examination.

Signs that indicate external lipoma:

Soft and elastic.
It is not fused to the skin, so it is mobile.
No pain.
The wen has a small size, oval or round shape.

Diagnostics

It is necessary to consult a doctor so that he can diagnose and prescribe treatment. These health problems are examined by a dermatologist or pediatrician. The disease is generally diagnosed after a visual examination and collection of a medical history.

Additional diagnostics are required in cases where the wen begins to grow rapidly, pus appears and the inflammatory process occurs, as well as when the neoplasm is large.

On a computed tomography scan you can see the structure of adipose tissue. It all depends on the absorption of X-rays by the surrounding soft tissue.
Ultrasound. Wen in children look like hypoechoic formations with a delicate capsule.
Analysis of urine.
Blood analysis. It is necessary to exclude the presence of diseases of the endocrine system.

Possible places for lipoma formation

There are no clear boundaries for the appearance of a tumor. And if an adult can immediately contact a specialist, then with a child the problem is much more difficult to solve. Formations can be localized in single and multiple variants.

Often, newborns are diagnosed with multiple rashes on their facial skin. The size of a small millet grain, they have a white filling and do not cause discomfort. Such fatty deposits are the result of intrauterine hormonal imbalance. There is no need to be afraid of them. In a week or two they will completely disappear.

Due to the undeveloped state of the endocrine system and imperfect metabolic process, lipoma often occurs on the neck. If small formations are not a reason for surgical intervention, then a large wen in a child should be removed, because as a result of growth, it will interfere with normal blood flow in the vessels of the neck that supply vital organs.

A special category includes rashes localized in the frontal part of the head or on the scalp. Their structure is homogeneous, soft, mobile. Under the hair, a wen on the back of a child’s head may not be noticed, but after diagnosing it, it is worth waiting until he reaches the age at which surgery to remove it should be performed.

Difficulty in treatment is a lipoma in the ear. Often it is located in the lobe. Due to the possibility of constant access, the child systematically injures it. You should not put off going to the doctor with such a tumor.

Sometimes parents notice a tumor on the child’s leg. Such a diagnosis made by a doctor should not cause alarm; the shape and size of the formation should be systematically monitored. But if a wen appears on a child’s heel, then this option can only be solved by conservative intervention. The surgeon will definitely remove the tumor capsule. If this is not done, she will be injured when walking, and negative consequences may occur.

Treatment with surgery

There are several types of surgical interventions in the world.

Liposuction of lipoma. These are minimally invasive interventions. The tumor is removed, but the capsule is completely preserved. The positive result is very high in terms of cosmetic effect. But there is a risk of recurrence of the disease.
Using a laser scalpel. The method is used only for small-sized wen. With the help of evaporation, the neoplasm is eliminated. Very fast healing process compared to surgery. The scar is almost invisible. Another advantage is that during laser treatment the vessels are sealed. The risk of bleeding is minimal. The risk of infection is also reduced. The only disadvantage is the high cost of the procedure. It is used under general or local anesthesia. The use of laser surgery is recommended only in the presence of serious disorders.
Operation. The lipoma is peeled off, together with the capsule in which it is located. After surgery, a scar remains. After a short time, its size decreases significantly and a small thin strip remains. The main advantage is the low probability of relapse.

Any operation takes place within a short time - about 30 minutes. Surgical intervention must be carried out in the morning so that the child’s pain disappears by the evening.

Very often, a new one may appear at the site of a removed tumor. In the presence of a genetic predisposition and weakened immunity, wen can appear in different parts of the body.

When should a lipoma be removed from a child?

A growth on a child’s body is removed in the following cases:

when the tumor is located on the child’s neck and there is a threat of compression of the blood vessels;
the wen quickly increases in size and causes pain to the child;
education negatively affects the functioning of internal organs;
the lipoma turns red and itches;
The fatty deposits are located in an open area and require removal for cosmetic purposes.

Wen removal in children is carried out upon reaching 5 years of age, unless complex cases arise that require urgent intervention on the recommendation of a doctor.

How is a lipoma removed from a child?

Lipoma removal can be done using a variety of techniques.

Which include:

surgical method - a specialist uses a scalpel to make a small incision and remove the lipoma along with the capsule. Suitable for large size wen. The disadvantage of this method is the scar after the procedure;
endoscopic method - using surgical instruments, a small incision is made, through which the fat capsule is destroyed and the contents are removed out. This method leaves virtually no traces, but may cause the problem to reappear;
laser intervention – using a laser beam, fatty tissue is destroyed. The advantage is the almost complete absence of bleeding and possible complications. Disadvantages include scarring;
cryodestruction - using liquid azo, the wen is frozen. The formation disappears on its own without scars, but this method is used only for small formations. Very often, one procedure may not be enough, and a complex of treatments is required;
puncture method - involves puncturing the formation and pumping out its contents. It is carried out by a specialist under completely sterile conditions; such intervention is not carried out independently.

Only a specialist can determine the correct method of intervention. For children, removal is performed under local anesthesia.

Skin care after wen removal

After the operation, there will be a suture on which a sterile bandage is applied. The intervention site must be treated with a special antiseptic prescribed by the doctor.

The child should not touch the lipoma removal site, otherwise infection may occur. It is also not recommended to wet the wound with water before removing the suture.

With normal healing, the suture is removed after 7-10 days. It is also necessary to avoid regular rubbing of clothing with the site where the wen is removed. When using laser removal, it is not recommended to be in direct sunlight for the first few days.

Preventative measures after surgery

There are a few simple rules that must be followed:

It is not recommended to wet the suture in the first days after surgery.
First, you need to change your child's bandage every day. Only use a new bandage, gauze pads and cotton wool. After surgery, it is advisable to use pharmaceutical antiseptics.
If the bandage sticks to the wound, you need to use hydrogen peroxide, as well as saline solution.
After the operation, it is recommended to use Contractubex ointment. This will help avoid the formation of a rough scar, especially important for the baby.
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Treatment with drugs

To treat wen, it is necessary to take topical medications.

You can use “Vishnevsky Ointment” or “Ichthyol Ointment”. They help eliminate the inflammatory process and also promote faster healing of wounds.
Gistan. It is used when there is a risk of an inflammatory process.
We see. This drug contains retinol. It promotes faster breakdown of fat. The medication helps reduce the size of the lump.

It is recommended to apply any of these medications twice a day - morning and evening in a thin layer.

Prevention

The risk of benign lump formation can be reduced by using special preventive measures.

Active lifestyle. It is advisable for the child to do exercises in the morning.
Walks in the open air.
It is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene.
Proper nutrition. It is recommended to consume a large amount of vegetables, fruits, as well as dairy and fermented milk products.

A baby's fatty tissue is a benign lump of connective and adipose tissue. They rarely grow and become inflamed, but if this happens, it is necessary to carry out the necessary treatment as quickly as possible.