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

does sebaceous cyst removal hurt?

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Minimal: With proper local anesthesia, all you should feel is the initial pinch of the numbing medicine.

Question 3

sebaceous cyst inflamed dangerous?

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Not if it is treated: Properly using apropriate antibiotics and surgical drainage when necessary, assuming normal immune function.  Show it to a doctor for specific advice.

Question 4

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.
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Question 5

what can i do for a sebaceous cyst?

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See your doctor: It should be opened and drained, especially if it shows any signs of infection (tenderness, draining, heat).  If it's not draining or painful and you don't mind the look of it it can be watched (if indeed this is a correct diagnosis).

Question 6

how can i deal with sebaceous cyst?

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Excision: To simply open the cyst and pull out the sebum is not adequate You have to remove the cyst its casing and the sebaceous gland and duct. If not the cyst will return

Question 7

how long will a sebaceous cyst heal?

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2 to 4 wks after I/d: It take approx 2 to 4 wks for sebaceous cyst to heal depending on underlying illness like diabetes  cancer etc.

Question 8

what does a sebaceous cyst look like?

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A raised lump.: Unless it's infected, then it's a raised red lump! sometimes they are more felt than seen, but they are still the same thing--entrapped sebum within a cyst cavity whose cells produce the sebum. Popping them does not get rid of them since the cyst cells that make the sebum remain. The sac cavity must be surgically removed (or killed by infection and neglect, causing scar) with a much tinier scar.

Question 9

what can be used on my sebaceous cyst?

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The best treatment: Is complete removal of the cyst.

Question 10

sebaceous cyst will it pop on its own?

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Sometimes: If the contents are similar to toothpaste may require surgical removal.

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