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Sebaceous Cyst
Medical Questions » Sebaceous Cyst
| Name: Sebaceous Cyst |
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| Cyst full of sebum (the oil that keeps our skin moist and supple) which is produced in sebaceous glands beneath the skin all over the body, and is discharged through small ducts. |
Causes of Sebaceous Cyst
In areas that become sweaty, dirty or injured it is possible to block the duct draining the sebaceous gland. Sebum continues to be produced, and a cyst slowly forms under the skin. |
Symptoms of Sebaceous Cyst
Cysts usually appear on the back, chest and neck, are slightly soft and often have a tiny dimple at the point where the original duct opened onto the skin. Sometimes pressure in the cyst is sufficient for its contents to be discharged through the previously blocked duct, but the cyst usually reforms. |
Tests for Sebaceous Cyst
Diagnosis confirmed by cutting out the cyst. |
Treatment for Sebaceous Cyst
Any cyst that is unsightly may be cut out. Infected cysts are treated with antibiotic tablets.
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Complications of Sebaceous Cyst of its treatment
Cysts may become infected, and if antibiotics are not given soon enough, an abscess may form. |
Likely Outcome of Sebaceous Cyst
Good result from surgery. |
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