The sebaceous cyst is a type of lump that forms under the skin, composed of a substance called sebum, of a rounded shape that measures a few centimeters and can appear in any region of the body. It is usually soft to the touch, can move when it is touched or pressed and does not hurt.
However, inflamed sebaceous cyst generates symptoms such as pain, increased temperature at the affected site and the region may become tender and reddish and therefore require medical treatment. In this case, the most suitable doctor is the dermatologist who may indicate a minor surgery to remove the cyst.
The lump on the skin, rounded and soft may also be a lipoma, a benign tumor type composed of fat cells, which should also be removed through surgery or liposuction. See their features here.
Home treatment
It is not recommended to squeeze the cyst or try to remove it yourself because it can infect and injure the tissues around you. To completely remove the sebaceous cyst, the ideal is to resort to surgery, which can be performed in the doctor's office, under anesthesia. When the cyst is inflamed, the doctor can advise that before the surgery the patient takes antibiotics for 5 or 7 days to avoid infections.
However, a good treatment to remove the sebaceous cyst at home is to put a bag of hot water for 15 minutes in the region. Hot water promotes dilation and facilitates the spontaneous output of its contents. Going to the beach also helps heal the cyst because sea water helps clean the area. See another home remedy to remove the sebaceous cyst.
How is the surgery for sebaceous cyst?
The surgery for sebaceous cyst is relatively simple, being done in a doctor's office under local anesthesia. Surgery is indicated for cysts that measure more than 1 centimeter in diameter or are infected, as can occur when the subject tries to squeeze it, for example. After removing the contents of the cyst, the doctor can give some points in the area and will perform a dressing that should be changed whenever it is apparently dirty.
Although sebaceous cysts are most common on the back, neck, and head, they can appear anywhere on the body, except for the palm of the hands and soles of the feet.
Sebaceous cyst on face
The sebaceous cyst on the face can be solved in the dermatologist because it is not recommended to try to remove the cyst by squeezing or with a needle because it can infect.
Sebaceous cyst on the back
Sebaceous cysts in the back may cause more discomfort when the subject is sleeping, especially when it is an inflamed cyst. Sometimes it can be mistaken for a spine, but sebaceous cysts on the back are usually larger and often require surgical treatment.
Sebaceous cyst in the head
The sebaceous cyst in the head can cause pain when the individual washes or combs the hair and, in some cases, it can be very visible, as it happens in case of baldness. Sebaceous cyst in the head are usually benign, but after surgical removal the doctor may send part of its content for laboratory analysis to exclude the chances of malignancy, that is, of being a cancer, especially if the individual has already had cancer or there are cases of illness in the family.
