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What Causes White Bumps On Scrotum?
Question: Hi
I have some white bumps on my scortum that has been there for years since i was young. Im 32 now and still have them but they dont cause any harm or pain for me but just wandering how can i get rid of them or shall i just leave them alone. i have read online and it seems they are called sebaceous cyst - not sure if that is correct or not. please advise (attached are pics)- thanks in advance
I have some white bumps on my scortum that has been there for years since i was young. Im 32 now and still have them but they dont cause any harm or pain for me but just wandering how can i get rid of them or shall i just leave them alone. i have read online and it seems they are called sebaceous cyst - not sure if that is correct or not. please advise (attached are pics)- thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
Sebaceous Cysts; Removal is surgical; Can be left alone
Detailed Answer:
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I have take note of your query and I have also reviewed the Images
These are sebaceous cysts. Sebaceous cysts are a collection of thick, chessy material in a cavity lined by a wall.
The Cyst wall contains numerous sebaceous glands which empty its contents into the cavity. As a result, sebaceous cysts may gradually increase in size, over the years.
Small sebaceous cysts are otherwise asymptomatic, however, occasionally these cysts may get infected with bacteria and then may become painful.
Sebaceous cysts are only of cosmetic concern. They need to be removed surgically, if desired. They can also be left as it is Or only larger cysts can be removed.
Regards
Sebaceous Cysts; Removal is surgical; Can be left alone
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have take note of your query and I have also reviewed the Images
These are sebaceous cysts. Sebaceous cysts are a collection of thick, chessy material in a cavity lined by a wall.
The Cyst wall contains numerous sebaceous glands which empty its contents into the cavity. As a result, sebaceous cysts may gradually increase in size, over the years.
Small sebaceous cysts are otherwise asymptomatic, however, occasionally these cysts may get infected with bacteria and then may become painful.
Sebaceous cysts are only of cosmetic concern. They need to be removed surgically, if desired. They can also be left as it is Or only larger cysts can be removed.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks doc - do i need to worry about this? should i go to a doc and do a checkup? thanks
Brief Answer:
May contact a general surgeon for removal
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
There is nothing to worry. As I already said, this is only of cosmetic concern.
These can be left, as it is. Removal if desired is surgical. You may contact a general surgeon for the same.
Regards
May contact a general surgeon for removal
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
There is nothing to worry. As I already said, this is only of cosmetic concern.
These can be left, as it is. Removal if desired is surgical. You may contact a general surgeon for the same.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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