WHAT ARE CYSTS

I. Definition:

A cyst is a harmless sac-like growth in the deeper layers of the skin, which is filled with a soft, whitish brown material that sometimes oozes onto the skin surface.

WHAT ARE CYSTS

II. Causes:

We do not know why types of cysts appear, nor do we know why some persons get many of them. Often we are born with cysts under the skin.

People who smoke are more prone to the development of large types of cysts Cysts are also more likely to become infected in smokers.

Sometimes, people who have multiple cysts have a family history of this problem.

As a person gets older, sometimes a cyst which was present since birth suddenly gets larger. When this happens, bacteria often get into the cyst and an infection occurs which can resemble a boil.

WHAT ARE CYSTS

III. Treatment:

Small cysts generally do not need treatment, unless they bother you. However larger cysts are usually removed because of their size. Insurance covers the cost of these procedures.

If a sebaceous cyst becomes infected, an antibiotic taken by mouth and minor surgery done in the office may be needed to relieve the pressure and discomfort. This is done by making a small opening into the skin and draining the cyst. Sebaceous cysts often recur after this type of surgery because the sac or wall is left behind.

To remove a sebaceous cyst completely, it has to be excised (cut out) in order to remove the sac or cyst wall. A local anesthetic is used to numb the skin. Stitches are used to close the skin opening and are removed 3-4 days after the surgery.

Excision will usually cure a cyst, however, sometimes a cyst will come back and require a second surgery.

WHAT ARE CYSTS

Skin Cyst:

42 year old female with an infected left cheek skin cyst that required surgical drainage. Once the cyst gets infected, you should really consider getting it removed because it usually tends to become a recurrent problem.

CYSTS REMOVAL BEFORE & AFTER PICTURES

66 year old male before and 3 weeks after removal of complex left midface cyst he had for 20 years that kept enlarging. He is happy with the small scar because he saw another surgeon his primary care physician referred him to that was going to give him a scar four times longer. He has not used any scar product or had any laser treatments after his surgery.

16 year old female before and 2 months after removal of right ear cyst/birthmark. She has had this lesion since birth. She started using Dr. Speron’s Natural Skin Care Scar Support Treatment 2 weeks after her surgery twice a day. The dog ear superiorly will flatten with massage and a bit more time. She's very happy with the minimal scarring and is scheduled to have removal of the other one soon.

28 year old female before, in surgery, and 3 months after removal of right forehead osteoma just a benign bony tumor. She started using Dr. Speron’s Natural Skin Care Scar Support Treatment 2 weeks after her 14 minute surgery twice a day. She was not interested in laser treatments to further reduce the redness of her scar. For someone her age, the scar is maturing very quickly as usually it takes 6 to 12 months for the redness to dissipate. She has been using it was the Scar product and manual massage with her finger.

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