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How To Treat Sebaceous Cysts?
I have a 5 cm sebaceous cyst (I assume) between my shoulder blades. It has flared up from a small painless lump to red and very painful in last 14 days. Can a sebacious cyst be drained by applying a warm herbal poultice or is it necesary to remove surgically (expensive, no insurance)?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hello,
It is better to remove it by surgical excision. Natural remedies may not be effective. It a simple procedure and can be done under local anaesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
It is better to remove it by surgical excision. Natural remedies may not be effective. It a simple procedure and can be done under local anaesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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