A sebaceous cyst is a non-cancerous growth that occurs in your sebaceous glands under your skin.
They form when a hair follicle ruptures, is injured or the duct is abnormal. Typically, these types of cysts don’t require treatment unless they become inflamed or infected. These cysts can occur on anyone’s body at any age.
The most common symptom of a sebaceous cyst is the formation of lump under your skin’s surface and usually occur on your face, neck or torso.
Additional symptoms of cysts may include:
Sebaceous cysts occur when a hair follicle is swollen or ruptured, either due to acne, an injury to the skin or a sebaceous duct that’s malformed, while other times there may be no apparent cause.
Sebaceous cysts usually only require treatment if they become infected or are inflamed and bothersome, with the treatment focusing on relieving your pain and the inflammation to help avoid and prevent abscess.
Our treatments may include:
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