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Sebaceous cyst
A sebaceous gland is an oil gland that occurs throughout the skin and may accompany the hair follicle. It can occur anywhere skin or hair bearing areas are located. They do occur in greater frequency in certain body locations such as the "t zone" of the face. Whenever the glands become occluded, a cyst may occur.
Dr. Otto Placikreviewed this
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Is a type of:Cyst
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?