A lipoma (lie-PO-ma) is a benign growth of mature fat cells. What a horrible thought that fat can just grow on you, right? It seems to grow easily enough with just the tiniest amounts of food. It’s ...

Lumps under the skin can be a huge shock for those affected. If they are lipomas, there’s no need to worry: These slow-growing, benign tumors originate from fat cells and are harmless in most cases.

Dr. Frank Bures For River Valley Media Group Nov 15, 2025 Nov 15, 2025 0 Dr. Frank Bures, a semi-retired dermatologist, has worked in Winona, La Crosse, Viroqua and Red Wing since 1978. He also plays ...