Question 1

what is the difference between a pimple and a sebaceous cyst?

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Pimple and sebaceous: A pimple is an infected oil gland in the shin. A sebaceous cyst is an accumulation of oil gland material in a membrane that forms the cyst. It usually contains a cheesy material. A sebaceous cyst can get infected in which case it behaves like a giant pimple.

Question 2

what is the difference between a sebaceous cyst and an epidermoid cyst?

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None: These are essentially synonyms.
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Question 3

what's the difference between a pilonidal and a sebaceous cyst?

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Big difference: A sebaceous cyst may occur anywhere sebaceous glands (skin oil glands) are located. These cysts have a lining that sheds cells into the central cavity producing a cheese like appearing white material. 
A pilonidal cyst occurs in a specific location (near your tailbone) and may be filled with a variety of structures that derive from outer layer of the skin (ectoderm): hair, sebaceous, teeth, etc.

Question 4

can there be a connection between a bakers cyst and fungal infection?

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Yes: A baker's cyst is due to knee arthritis. A fungal infection in the joint can make the arthritis worse.

Question 5

have a sebaceous cyst removed?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

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 8

can you die from a  sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what can i do for a sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how can i deal with sebaceous cyst?

Accepted Answer

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

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