Question 1

does anyone know of a safe way to remove a sebaceous cyst at home?

Accepted Answer

No: When I have seen people who have tried to self treat cyst they often get infected and then the scarring can be worse.

Question 2

i have a sebaceous cyst in my pubic area i think and it hurts really bad, is it a way to remove it at home or treat it?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You could try some warm compresses but true sebaceous cysts require surgical excision. They are usually not painful unless they are becoming infected. You may need to see a physician.

Question 3

how can i treat sebaceous cyst at home?

Accepted Answer

Cant: To simply open and drain it is not adequate it will grow back It must be excised and the sac its in removed as well

Question 4

have a sebaceous cyst removed?

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Surgery...: This is a straightforward office procedure that can be done by a plastic surgeon with local anesthesia. It is important to remove the entire wall of the cyst or it may recur.

Question 5

can getting a sebaceous cyst removed hurt?

Accepted Answer

Nope!: Local anesthesia (a small needle stick is all that is needed) makes this completely painless, and the post-removal discomfort is very mild--tylenol is all that is usually needed. If the cyst is infected, antibiotics may also be prescribed.

Question 6

how much does it hurt to remove a sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

Size?Infxn?Location?: It depends on size, location and degree of infection to name a few criteria. But generally speaking, with a small amount of local anesthesia, this is a simple procedure with minimal pain other than injections and minor post-operative discomfort rarely requiring pain medications.

Question 7

does anyone know of a  way to remove a sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

Surgery...: This is a straightforward office procedure that can be done by a plastic surgeon with local anesthesia. It is important to remove the entire wall of the cyst or it may recur.

Question 8

need advice on what is the the best way to remove a sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: 1.  Numb the skin
2.  Make a small incision over the cyst.
3.  Remove the cyst entirely, including the cyst wall.
4.  Sew it up neatly.

Question 9

sebaceous cyst has returned after being surgically removed only two months ago.  now what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Re excision: Sebaceous cysts have a thin wall and also have a tract leading to the sebaceous gland. The gland constantly produces sebum but in your case the outflow gets obstructed leading to a mass of sebum, In order to avoid it from re occurring the surgeon must remove the sac as well as the gland and duct so the excision is wider than the cyst itself. Often its difficult to be sure you removed everything

Question 10

i have no med ins. what is the best route for me to pursue to have a scalpal sebaceous cyst removed?

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University hospital : Most residency programs have free or reduced rate clinics.

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