Question 1

i removed a sebaceous cyst from my leg last night and i didn't pack or stitch it, what is the best care for it now?

Accepted Answer

The "BEST" care: is to seek out some Medical Professional help for the wound.  Many Pharmacies now have RN manned Walk In Units...that would be a reasonable "next step"  Infection, scarring and partial removal (leaving tissue behind) are all complications of such "self surgery"

Hope this helps!

Question 2

what are the causes of a sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

Blocked pore: Blocked pore or hair follicle.

Question 3

is there a cure for sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

Excision: Sebaceous cysts can be easily removed with a minor surgical excision.

Question 4

does a sebaceous cyst drain itself?

Accepted Answer

It can: If a sebaceous cyst, also known as an epidermal inclusion cyst, becomes inflamed enough it will drain on its own.  They can be painful if inflamed.  Do not try to squeeze it.  If  you want it removed, see your dermatologist as it is a routine surgical procedure.

Question 5

what causes rid of a sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

A minor surgery: These are usually treated with a minor surgery, where the cyst, and it's entire lining, is removed.  This is typically done under local anesthesia.

Question 6

is it okay to burst a sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

Bursting a Cyst: It is not okay to burst a sebaceous cyst. This can lead to serious infections, especially if the cyst is on the face. 
Better see your physician who will make the proper diagnosis. You don't reall know if it's a sebaceous cyst, do you?

Question 7

is ok to swim in pool with sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

Yes if not infected: The majority of sebaceous cysts are not infected and are stable lumps under the skin.  If your cyst is acutely infected and draining, i would not advise swimming in a public pool.

Question 8

i have a sebaceous cyst that is bleeding. ?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Sebacious cysts usually don't bleed. They are filled with cheese like material that occasionally can get infected and turns into pus. If it is bleeding, it needs to be examined as there may be something else going on. Pressure to the cyst for the time being may help stop it, but seek medical attention promptly.

Question 9

what happens when a sebaceous cyst ruptures?

Accepted Answer

It heals.: Contents spill out. Inflammation subsides. Cyst heals. Sometimes recurs.

Question 10

how do they remove sebaceous cyst from head?

Accepted Answer

Minor surgery: The best way to remove a sebaceous cyst is by cutting it out in one piece. Underneath the skin, the cyst will have a lining that the doctor will free up from the surrounding tissue and remove.

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