Sebaceous cysts (aka Wen) most often arise from swollen hair follicles. Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form. A sac of cells is created into which a protein called keratin is secreted.
These cysts are usually found on the face, neck, and trunk. They are usually slow- growing, painless, freely movable lumps beneath the skin. Occasionally, however, a cyst will become inflamed and tender.
If you have a small inflamed cyst, your doctor may inject it with a steroid medicine that reduces swelling.
If the cyst becomes swollen, tender, or large, your doctor may drain it or perform surgery to remove it. You can contact your doctor and ask for the surgery-- it is a quick procedure performed with a local anesthetic.
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Sebaceous cysts (aka Wen) most often arise from swollen hair follicles. Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form. A sac of cells is created into which a protein called keratin is secreted.
These cysts are usually found on the face, neck, and trunk. They are usually slow- growing, painless, freely movable lumps beneath the skin. Occasionally, however, a cyst will become inflamed and tender.
If you have a small inflamed cyst, your doctor may inject it with a steroid medicine that reduces swelling.
If the cyst becomes swollen, tender, or large, your doctor may drain it or perform surgery to remove it. You can contact your doctor and ask for the surgery-- it is a quick procedure performed with a local anesthetic.
Hope this answers your question,
Rosa
September 26, 2011 - 6:20amThis Comment
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