Steroids can help shrink fatty tumors like lipomas, and a doctor may recommend this treatment for a problematic growth before turning to surgery. Steroid injections do not get rid of lipomas entirely, but they can shrink the lump, reducing its visibility and possibly any associated pain. They are most effective for lipomas under one inch in diameter.

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