Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had a sebaceous cyst in my armpit (confirmed by ultrasound) for a year now. the cyst has recently been red and sore to touch. dermatologist prescribed anti inflammatory and zinnat for 5 days. when should the pain go away? is excision recommended?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Discuss with your Derm.
Answered 3/10/2023
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My gyno confirmed I have a sebaceous cyst on my outer labia. It's unsightly! can my dermatologist treat it? How quickly can she get me back to normal?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
I have a small cyst under my arm, after a ultrasound the Dr said it was as calcified sebaceous cyst and that I shouldn't worry. What does this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Lump in my armpit was soft but it now turned hard its red/bruised in my left armpit. I'm 16 and have an appt with a dermatologist, but need an idea?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
1x1 Raised tender red lesion (possibly fluid filled) few inches below Armpit for 3 days. getting more raised but not bigger. Any Dermatologist pls?
Lump in my right armpit, no redness and tender only when it is touched/ pushed on Immovable, been there 3 weeks. Ultrasound showed no fluid in it??
My dermatologist prescribed a topical steroid for my neck, she said it might be eczema. I used it for 5 days now my neck has these sore tiny red boils?
Small bump under armpit saw Dermatologist last year treated with an injection on cyst went away it's back 8 months later same location?
I have around 5 sebaceous cysts in the groin area. I have had them for around 12 years and they are very painful when inflamed. Should I see a dermatologist or gynaecologist? I am very embarrassed either way.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
