Cysts
Treatments for Cysts
Skin cysts are lumps under the skin filled with fluid or other skin debris. They appear as yellow or white with a small dark spot in the middle. Cysts can be treated with drainage, injections or simple excisions.
Types of cysts
Epidermoid cystsEpidermoid cysts are firm, flesh-colored nodules that grow from the top layer of skin and most commonly appear on the face, neck, and trunk of young and middle-aged people. Cysts are associated with acne-prone skin. They are filled with dead skin cells. They usually cause no symptoms, unless they become irritated or infected. Epidermoid cysts on the scalp are called pilar cysts. Epidermoid cysts are more common in women and have a genetic component. They don’t require treatment unless they rupture, are irritated, or infected.
Sebaceous cystsSebaceous cysts are fluid-filled cysts or lumps found on the ears, neck, face, scalp, and upper body that arise from sebaceous glands. These cysts are filled with sebum, which is a yellow oily material produced by sebaceous glands to keep the skin and hair moisturized and protect the skin.
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