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What Does A Sebaceous Cyst At Jawline Indicate?
I have what appears to be a sebaceous cyst at my jawline. It appeared after I gave birth to my 15 year old son, but it never got larger, until recently. Sometimes it feels as if it is affecting my ear. Occasionally I can squeeze it a little and some white stuff (like a zit) comes out, just a little, and it's awful smelling.
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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The scalp, ears, back, face, and upper arm, are common sites for sebaceous cysts. The viscous white fluid (resembling cottage cheese ) ,foul smelling is typical of a sebaceous cyst . but further diagnoses is very important by an oral physician. the treatment includes excision of the cyst in most of the cases. i advice you to get a check up early so that your dentist can rule ou any other possibilities . take care .
The scalp, ears, back, face, and upper arm, are common sites for sebaceous cysts. The viscous white fluid (resembling cottage cheese ) ,foul smelling is typical of a sebaceous cyst . but further diagnoses is very important by an oral physician. the treatment includes excision of the cyst in most of the cases. i advice you to get a check up early so that your dentist can rule ou any other possibilities . take care .
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
It is not necessary that the swelling which you are observing at your jaw line is a sebaceous cyst only, as a sebaceous cyst can not stay for so long.
It can be possible that it can be a progress of tooth or bone infection. Better that once you should visit your dentist for confirmation and even an x-ray of the region.
And if it is not associated with tooth or bone, then get it treated with a dermatologist.
Hope it will help you.
It is not necessary that the swelling which you are observing at your jaw line is a sebaceous cyst only, as a sebaceous cyst can not stay for so long.
It can be possible that it can be a progress of tooth or bone infection. Better that once you should visit your dentist for confirmation and even an x-ray of the region.
And if it is not associated with tooth or bone, then get it treated with a dermatologist.
Hope it will help you.
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