A 47-year-old member asked:
what are ways to stop my sebaceous cysts from growing?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
No sure fire cure: Some feel oral retinoids may help decrease this activity but they are not generally used for this purpose. Probably the same is true or even less likely for topical retinoids which ar unlikely to penetrate to the deep dermis where they occur.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
A 35-year-old member asked:
If I have cysts, can I breastfeed?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Megan Birdanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: Cysts are benign, which means they are not cancerous or going to hurt you in the long run. They can get large during pregnancy however. Cysts by themselves won't prevent you from breastfeeding. If they are large and near the nipple, they may make it more difficult. You can talk to your doctor or lactation specialist about how to get around that.
6.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Can cysts cause a change in menstrual cycles?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Well: Depending on the type of cyst, yes, but it's can be part of a spectrum of cysts due to irregular ovulation which then affects the period.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Is a Bartholin's cyst something to be concerned about?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Elizabeth Chmelikanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: This type of cyst can form when the opening of the duct gets clogged. It is usually not life-threatening, however if over 40, you should be evaluated for possible underlying cancer. If the cyst becomes infected, it can be very painful and may drain on its own. There is a relatively quick procedure that can be done in your doctor's office to help drain the cyst and allow the area to heal.
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of a leaking ovarian cyst?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
Pain: Most ovarian cysts resolve on their own or with treatment. Occasionally, they leak the cyst fluid within (ruptured cyst) or twist (ovarian torsion). When that happens there is usually some degree of pain.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
What causes an ovarian dermoid cyst?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Embryonic cells: Ectodermal embryonic cells enclosed into the ovary at early formation "get activated" later in life producing dermoid cysts, that can contain hair and teeth when surgically removed and opened.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Apr 15, 2019
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$30 per visit with
membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.