Question 1

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 2

can you die from a  sebaceous cyst?

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Yes and no: A sebaceous cyst by itself is not going to kill you, but should it get infected very badly, it can lead to sepsis, which in turn can lead to death.
Good luck from nyc.

Question 3

what can be used on my sebaceous cyst?

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The best treatment: Is complete removal of the cyst.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a sebaceous cyst?

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Mobile mass attached: Sebaceous cysts originate within the skin and are therefore attached over the mass.  There is a layer of fat underneath the cyst that makes them movable.  If the cyst ruptures under the skin, scar tissue forms and can initiate an inflammatory response.  This will reduce their mobility and make them more difficult to remove.

Question 5

sebaceous cyst just internally popped. now what?

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Drain contents: May need to drain the contents. Sometimes may also need to remove the protective membrane to avoid recurrence.

Question 6

is there a cure for sebaceous cyst?

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

Question 7

does a sebaceous cyst drain itself?

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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 8

what causes rid of a sebaceous cyst?

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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 9

is it okay to burst a sebaceous cyst?

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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 10

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.

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