Atheromas in the armpit
Atheromas can also occur in the armpit area. Alternatively, in the case of reddened, painful swelling in the armpits, swollen lymph nodes should also be considered. An acne inversa can also sometimes appear similarly. Acne inversa is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin, which can lead to abscesses (pus cavities) in the genital area and under the armpits. A dermatologist can differentiate between the various diseases, all of which cause painful bumps under the armpits.
Atheroma on the back
Atheromas on the back are often noticed late, because they are initially small and do not cause any discomfort. Only in the inflamed stage do they become painful and must then be treated by a doctor. Sometimes inflamed atheromas on the back can also be confused with acne. Since they can resemble large pus cavities.
Which doctor treats the atheroma?
The best way to treat atheroma is to consult a dermatologist. This person is best acquainted with all benign and malignant changes in the skin. In addition, the dermatologist may already be able to safely cut open and completely remove the atheroma in his practice.
Forecast
The prognosis of an atheroma is generally very good. The atheroma can be safely and easily removed by a physician without leaving long-term consequences. Surgery for an inflamed atheroma is somewhat longer and the spread of the inflammation should be avoided.
However, the inflamed atheroma can also be treated well with medical help. Sometimes atheromas also disappear by themselves. However, it is important to avoid pushing on the atheroma, as this can cause or aggravate the inflammation, resulting in a longer healing period.
What is atheromatosis?
The term atheromatosis is somewhat misleading. It is not only used in the skin area but also refers to the deposition of fats in vessels, accompanied by characteristic changes in the inner wall of the vessels. Atheromatosis is thus a synonym for atherosclerosis.
This is a very common disease in older people. In the skin area, however, atheromatosis refers to a completely independent disease. It refers to the presence of several atheromas (grotto sacs), which are not only found in one area of the skin, but increasingly on the entire body. Since atheromas can only occur on hairy skin, the soles of the feet and palms of the hands are characteristically never affected.