Question 1

my sebaceous cyst on underside of penis popped and i can see a red hole dug 3mm deep. what to do? should i shave the pubic hair?

Accepted Answer

NO show to Doctor: You may need antibiotics , or even drainage of abscess ( if it forms ) to prevent spread of infection .

Question 2

how do i get rid of an ingrown hair or a sebaceous cyst on private area?

Accepted Answer

If it doesn't...: ...Bother you, you don't need to get rid of it. If it does bother you, or it's getting bigger, see a doctor and have it removed surgically.

Question 3

what looks to be either an ingrown hair or sebaceous cyst is on my mons pubis. i would like to avoid having it surgically removed. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing special: Keep the area clean, and watch for signs of enlargement or infection (tired skin, tenderness). If either if these things occur, see your doctor. If you ever chamge your mind, surgical excision is usually done with local anesthesia as an outpatient. Recovery is typically short, and risk of complications low. Hope this helps!

Question 4

should i remove my 'sebaceous cyst hair scalp' though it didn't grow that much in 3 years, it's only a small bubble size?

Accepted Answer

: If truly a cyst, you may simply observe the lesion for any changes. If none, then suggest you may not require removal.

Question 5

can a sebaceous cyst be removed above someones eyebrow without losing a lot of hair?

Accepted Answer

Sure.: This is a kind of cyst involving a sebacrous gland and has a lot of dead skin cells or keratinocytes in it.  This is why it gets bigger and needs to be removed, along with the possibility of complications.  But it should not involve many hair follicles, as a lot of its growth is below the surface and does not extend past its capsule.

Question 6

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 7

i have a sebaceous cyst thats started hurting and growing 4 days ago. can this wait or should i go to er? i want it taken out so bad. its actually hurting my spine and head. its on back of neck?

Accepted Answer

: The ER is for problems that threaten life or limb in the foreseeable future. It is where people go who may need to be admitted.  The regular office or an urgent care center would be the proper location for care. You would be seen in an ER by law, but triaged to the bottom of any pending cases while serious problems are seen first.  Expect a long wait &amp; likely a referral to an outside doc for Rx.

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

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.

Question 10

what do you need to do when a sebaceous cyst on your head opens up  and oozes.

Accepted Answer

Surgery: The only solution to this issue is to have the cyst removed.

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My sebaceous cyst on underside of penis popped and i can see a red hole dug 3mm deep. what to do? should i shave the pubic hair?

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How do i get rid of an ingrown hair or a sebaceous cyst on private area?

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What looks to be either an ingrown hair or sebaceous cyst is on my mons pubis. i would like to avoid having it surgically removed. what should i do?

A member asked:

Should i remove my 'sebaceous cyst hair scalp' though it didn't grow that much in 3 years, it's only a small bubble size?

A member asked:

Can a sebaceous cyst be removed above someones eyebrow without losing a lot of hair?

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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 a sebaceous cyst thats started hurting and growing 4 days ago. can this wait or should i go to er? i want it taken out so bad. its actually hurting my spine and head. its on back of neck?

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

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How do they remove sebaceous cyst from head?

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What do you need to do when a sebaceous cyst on your head opens up and oozes.

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