Question 1

my sebaceous cyst (ear lobe) has become inflamed in the middle of a course of antibiotics. is this normal and will the antibiotics get rid of the cyst?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous cyst: Most sebaceous are without issue but if you start to have a flare up i would recommend going to see a physicians as it may need drainage due to trapped infection. A sebaceous cyst is usually  just trapped oil that usually would lubricate a hair follicle. They can be really painful and drainage may help the pain resolve faster. Often there is bacteria trapped w/in cyst and the antibiotics can't work.

Question 2

i recently lightened my hair and developed a bump behind my left ear and an increased size in a sebaceous cyst in my right ear lobe. bleach allergy?

Accepted Answer

Irritant?: More likely an irritant reaction or less likely infection from the material you used for the bleaching . An allergic reaction usually occurs from 1-3 days after the contact and is usually itchy.

Question 3

i have 2 sebaceous cysts on my neck they come and go, dr said it's not a problem a third one just popped on my ear lobe. is it my immunity or genes ?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Your immunity is fine and sebaceous cysts aren't a hereditary disorder, many people get them, ask your doctor about surgical removal and possibly tissue pathology examination, if your doctor thinks it's important, otherwise don't worry

Question 4

do i have a sebaceous cyst?
i have a small hard lump on the back of my ear, only noticeable when touched. no pain. when pressed firmly slight movement

Accepted Answer

Black? Keloid?: If you have pigmented skin (asian, hispanic, black), you may have a keloid, and need infections of steroids to make it go down. Go see a plastic surgeon.

Question 5

my gp prescribed me antibios for abscess/sebaceous cyst behind ear now i have a large boil like lump on neck. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Go back to doctor: Without being able to see this there is no way in which to diagnose. Go back and let your doctor decide.

Question 6

i recently had an infected sebaceous cyst, the size of a golf ball, behind my right ear. now there is rapid pulsating right above it. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Pulsations in a: bal of tissue or an area where there was an infection could represent a vascular anomaly , This should be evaluated by a provider. Don't let this lay in wait for something to happen. GO and get seen

Question 7

10 days ago had a sebaceous cyst removed from head. dissolving stitches- very tender spot on one side next to stitches- is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Post op pain: most likely a normal part of the healing process. If not improved with over the countret advilor aleve- call the doctor who performed the surgery.

Question 8

what are the steps for getting a sebaceous cyst on the head removed?

Accepted Answer

See a surgeon: Depending on the size and location, it's a simple surgery.

Question 9

what is one way to treat sebaceous cyst on my earlobe?

Accepted Answer

Drain it: Either bring it to "head" with warm packs or have it opened.
Removal of the cyst wall is the definitive treatment.

Question 10

what happens if i leave a sebaceous cyst in my earlobe?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It can get bigger and become painful. There is also a chance that a cyst could get infected and the removing it can become a bigger problem.

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Sebaceous cyst ear lobe

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My sebaceous cyst (ear lobe) has become inflamed in the middle of a course of antibiotics. is this normal and will the antibiotics get rid of the cyst?

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I recently lightened my hair and developed a bump behind my left ear and an increased size in a sebaceous cyst in my right ear lobe. bleach allergy?

A member asked:

I have 2 sebaceous cysts on my neck they come and go, dr said it's not a problem a third one just popped on my ear lobe. is it my immunity or genes ?

A member asked:

Do i have a sebaceous cyst? i have a small hard lump on the back of my ear, only noticeable when touched. no pain. when pressed firmly slight movement

A member asked:

My gp prescribed me antibios for abscess/sebaceous cyst behind ear now i have a large boil like lump on neck. what does this mean?

A member asked:

I recently had an infected sebaceous cyst, the size of a golf ball, behind my right ear. now there is rapid pulsating right above it. should i worry?

A member asked:

10 days ago had a sebaceous cyst removed from head. dissolving stitches- very tender spot on one side next to stitches- is this normal?

A member asked:

What are the steps for getting a sebaceous cyst on the head removed?

A member asked:

What is one way to treat sebaceous cyst on my earlobe?

A member asked:

What happens if i leave a sebaceous cyst in my earlobe?

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