Many are so busy with work and household chores that sometimes they do not pay attention to the appearance of a ball under the skin. Of course, the first thought that comes to mind when it is discovered is a hematoma after a bruise. And after this ball does not disappear for several days, the person begins to worry.
Usually a hard ball under the skin does not hurt even when pressed, it can slightly roll from one place to another and does not interfere at all, but only slightly spoils the aesthetic appearance. If so, then do not worry. Most likely the ball on the hand is atheroma. In the first stages, they have the size of no more than a pea. Gradually can grow to large sizes. They do not degenerate into cancer, so they are not particularly dangerous, but you should still consult a doctor. Especially if the ball under the skin has become large or has begun to change color. The popular name for atheroma is wen. It reflects the essence of the formation itself - adipose tissue. But at the same time, this is completely unrelated to being overweight, because the main reason is a metabolic disorder.
If on the arm under the skin the ball changes color, then this variety is called cavernous atheroma. Its color depends on the number of blood vessels located above the formation. A large ball under the skin can transmit blood vessels and interfere with blood circulation. Of course, this will adversely affect nearby tissues. That is why it is worth paying special attention to large formations.
If the ball on the arm is located in the area of the joints, then this is a hygroma. The formation is tumor-like, also does not degenerate into cancer and does not require surgical interventions, if it does not interfere. Hygroma is formed exclusively from joint fluids, which, after an injury or increased load, flow into the periarticular cavity and overgrow with a capsule. Such a ball under the skin is less noticeable than atheroma, but it can cause trouble. Sometimes the tendon pulls (this is the main place of attachment of the capsule), does not hurt, but can burst. Hygromas are dangerous in that after they burst (from a large load on the joint or a sharp bend of the joint towards the formation), inflammation can occur. In this case, an operation is required. Often bursting hygroms return after a while to their original place or next to it. Often, the hygrom becomes larger and they accumulate near the initial formation.
Not so long ago, as the only method for treating hygroma, they were offered to crush them with a hard object. After this, the joint was bandaged with a tight bandage for a while. Now recommend only surgery. They exclude inflammation and, when properly performed, they ensure that the tumor does not reappear.
In any case, hard balls under the skin cannot be squeezed out or burned out with special preparations on their own. This can not only lead to inflammation and infection, but also leave a large ugly scar. Surgical operations on hygroma and atheromas using modern devices (for example, laser) help to avoid unpleasant consequences (in the form of inflammation) and leave small scars that are almost invisible. This applies to both large entities and small ones.
During the operation, which is performed by an experienced doctor, not only the contents of the capsule, but also the capsule itself is removed. This is the right decision, because if there is a ball on the arm under the skin, it prevents it from moving freely or spoils the appearance.
In order for the neoplasms not to appear, it is necessary to follow simple rules. With hygroma, do not load the arm that got injured, protect joints from injuries. With atheroma, undergo an examination of the whole organism and normalize the metabolism.