Sebaceous Cyst Removal, also know as Sebaceous Cyst Excision
Epidermoid cysts, also called Epidermal cysts, Epidermal inclusion cysts and Sebaceous cysts vary in size from very small (< 1 cm or ½ inch) to very large (> 4-5 cm or 2 inches). They appear primarily on the face, back, lower neck or base of the ears, or anywhere else on the body. Pilar cysts (trichilemmal cysts) resemble epidermoid cysts as they are firm, slow-growing subcutaneous nodules. However, these cysts are derived from the root sheath of the hair follicle and are most commonly located on the scalp. They may be associated with a “blackhead” which is a visible keratin-filled orifice communicating through the skin.
Removal (excision) of sebaceous cyst wall and the cyst content is the definitive treatment, most easily done when the cyst is not inflamed. When they become inflamed and infected like a “boil”, they require a more complex procedure and prolonged recovery. It is best to avoid this complication if at all possible. Therefore, if you have this condition, you should discuss this with your physician. These can get infected at the most inconvenient time in your life when you can least afford the time to deal with them.
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Case Study: Sebaceous Cyst Removal