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How to Treat an Infected Sebaceous Cyst

The sebaceous glands are the sweat glands in our body. Sebaceous cyst appears as a bump underneath the skin.Usually the sebaceous cyst develops suddenly and they will go away without any treatment.These cysts are also known as Epidermoid cyst or keratin cyst.

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How to Treat an Infected Sebaceous Cyst

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  1. How to Treat an Infected Sebaceous Cyst

  2. Know About Sebaceous Cyst Know About Sebaceous Cyst The sebaceous glands are the sweat glands in our body. Sebaceous cyst appears as a bump underneath the skin. Usually the sebaceous cyst develops suddenly and they will go away without any treatment. These cysts are also known as Epidermoid cyst or keratin cyst.

  3. Causes of Sebaceous Cysts • Blocked Sebaceous or sweet glands. • Excessive production of the male hormone testosterone. • Swelling of hair follicles. • Increased production of sweat or sebum. • Trauma to the skin. • Overexposure to sunlight.

  4. Symptoms Of Sebaceous Cyst • Bumps which are painless appear under the skin. • Redness of the skin in the affected area. • Soreness of skin. • The skin in the infected area becomes warm. • The pungent smelling oily material gets collected in the cyst.

  5. When to See a Doctor Sebaceous cysts that don't go away on their own may require a doctor's intervention. Consult your physician if any of the following apply: • The cyst grows large. • The cyst becomes heavy. • The cyst is painful.

  6. Try Natural Remedies First Fortunately, sebaceous cysts are more annoying than dangerous, and trying natural remedies and lifestyle changes is often all it takes to relieve symptoms. However, keep in mind that a natural cure for sebaceous cysts may not work all the time some cysts don't respond to natural cures and require conventional treatment. If you have a sebaceous cyst and it's not causing you pain or discomfort, try using moist heat, herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, and/or lifestyle changes before resorting to surgical procedures to see if they resolve your problem.

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