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Suggest Treatment For Sebaceous Cyst On The Shoulder
Question: I have a small infectious cyst in my shoulder back. should I need to remove it through surgery or treat through medication.
Brief Answer:
Only surgery would get rid of the cyst
Detailed Answer:
Helo. Thsnk you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone throuh your query and i have noted your concern.
Sebaceus cysts are quite common on back and shoulder area. They may slowly increase in size over the years and may rarely become infected, swollen and painful.
Sebaceous cysts are best removed surgically (a minor procedure under local anesthesia) whereby the entire cyst is removed along with the lining cyst wall. This is important because if any part of the cyst wall is left behind it can cause a recurrence of sebaceous cyst.
Either a surgeon or a dermatologist can perform the surgical procedure.
Regards
Only surgery would get rid of the cyst
Detailed Answer:
Helo. Thsnk you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone throuh your query and i have noted your concern.
Sebaceus cysts are quite common on back and shoulder area. They may slowly increase in size over the years and may rarely become infected, swollen and painful.
Sebaceous cysts are best removed surgically (a minor procedure under local anesthesia) whereby the entire cyst is removed along with the lining cyst wall. This is important because if any part of the cyst wall is left behind it can cause a recurrence of sebaceous cyst.
Either a surgeon or a dermatologist can perform the surgical procedure.
Regards
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