01/05/2025
A lipoma is a very common cosmetic problem that can occur on any part of the face and body. Lipomas are fatty tumors that start to grow under the skin. They have a spontaneous growth cycle and rarely progress to a malignancy or cancer. This is a very interesting article in the National Library of Medicine database about lipomas. In this study, Vitamin D was proposed as a natural regression treatment for lipoma involution. Very interesting approach that can facilitate treatment with surgery.
The study was limited in terms of the number of active patients who completed the study, but final data from the study showed involution and cessation of growth of lipomas when Vitamin D was consumed in a regimented way. The study also linked the dosage of Vitamin D with the patients Vitamin D levels. Perhaps there are strong pathways for lipid maturation and remodeling that is linked to Vitamin D.
At Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center in Santa Monica, we approach lipoma surgery very diligently and offer surgical options for lipomas in a luxury setting. We have an outpatient center that can facilitate the removal of lipomas using precise cosmetic surgical intervention. Our ScarFade protocol in Los Angeles can also help minimize scarring after lipoma removal. In our center, mole removal options are also available.
Whether Vitamin D can cause involution, or reduction in the size of a lipoma remains to be studied further. The results of this limited study are promising and we shall continue to monitor the Library of Medicine database for more data.
Martin L, Lambert R, Hoadley S, Shadman L, Lee RC. Vitamin D Therapy May Induce Lipoma Involution: A Multi-case Report. Cureus. 2024 Nov 25;16(11):e74412. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74412. PMID: 39723312; PMCID: PMC11669348.
The photo of a lipoma is made courtesy of dermnet.
