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I have sebaceous cyst on chin. will surgery be only answer? i got 2 cortisone shots and it is still draining and not all gone. swollen cheeks. pain:(
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Most likely surgery: Occasionally, drainage and steroid injections will resolve an acute inflammation of a cyst. However, most of the time there is still sebaceous material present that will continue to proliferate. The cyst will most likely need to be surgically excised once the inflammation has resolved.
Answered 6/18/2015
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Have it excised: A sebaceous cyst will follow a vicious cycle of filling with sebum, becoming infected, draining, then starting over. If infected now, may require incision and drainage by doctor. Once healed, have sac removed to prevent recurrence.
Answered 6/18/2015
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Surgery: Shots not an answer for sebaceous cyst. See ENT or facial plastic surgeon for excision.
Answered 6/19/2015
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