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Sebaceous cysts (with pictures) - Removal Treatment For Infected Sebaceous Cyst

Alternative names :: Vulvar cysts, Pilar cyst, Epidermoid cyst

What is Sebaceous Cyst?

Sebaceous Cyst are skin growths that contains a mixture of sebum (oil) & skin proteins. They generally appears as small, growing swelling on the face, scalp or back. A whitehead is actually a tiny sebaceous cyst.
These nodules fell firm but movable & rarely hurt unless they become infected.

If infection sets in, there may be redness & swelling, & the area may become sensitive to the touch. Sebaceous Cyst are benign, but they can become a site of chronic, usually bacterial, infection, with chronic infection, an abscess may form.

Symptoms of sebaceous cyst

• Redness, tenderness, or increased temperature of the skin over the area may occur infection.
• Grayish-white, cheesy, foul-smelling material may drain from the cyst.
• Usually a non tender, small lump beneath the skin.
• Sebaceous cyst can become irritated by clothes rubbing against them or by shaving. They may become bright red, swollen, & painful if infected.

reason of sebaceous cyst

The skin has tiny glands under the surface which makes sebum. This is the 'oil' that makes the skin smooth. If a gland's duct (channel) becomes blocked the sebum is still made. This then fills up the blocked pore to form a cyst. The matter inside the cyst has the appearance of toothpaste. Sebaceous cysts tend to develop in teenagers because of an interaction among hormones, sebum, & bacteria. During puberty, the glands in the skin produce excessive sebum. In skin that is prone to acne, the sebum & dead skin cells clog the hair follicles & form comedones, or clogged pores. A comedone may break through the pore wall underneath the skin & release its contents. This reason a pimple or pustule. If this substance is released deep into the skin it will cause a sebaceous cyst.

Removal treatment for infected sebaceous cyst

• Aloe vera is soothing & healing. Apply pure aloe vera gel to the affected area. This help in removal os sebaceous cyst.
• Milk thistle aids the liver in cleansing the blood.
• Apply warm compresses several times daily.
• If a cyst becomes infected, treatment may include administering antibiotics & then surgically removing the cyst.
• Daily showers or baths with antibacterial soap are recommended.
• Use hot water when washing your skin. This helps to dissolve skin oil.

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