Will a sebaceous cyst go away on its own?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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Once a sebaceous cyst forms, it will not disappear on its own. It will slowly grow larger, may cause pain, and could rupture, leading to secondary infections. Once diagnosed, it is recommended to have a minor surgery at a dermatology department of a formal hospital to completely remove it. This condition can recur, so after treatment, it is important to regulate diet and lifestyle. Avoid spicy, stimulating, greasy, or sweet foods. Try to avoid staying up late, anxiety, and stress. Do not use public baths or swimming pools. Regularly exercise, bathe more often, avoid keeping small pets, and ensure that clothing, bedsheets, and duvet covers are sun-dried and disinfected.

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Do sebaceous cysts require surgery?

Sebaceous cysts are a type of benign proliferation that form under the skin due to hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands. They vary in size and if a sebaceous cyst is small and does not grow over time, it is generally acceptable to postpone surgery. However, if the sebaceous cyst continues to grow and starts to cause pain, it is necessary to have it surgically removed completely to prevent rupture and infection. It is advisable to seek surgical removal at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital. During treatment, it is important to regulate your diet and lifestyle habits. Try to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, avoid staying up late, and reduce stress and anxiety. It is also better not to keep small animals at home, engage in regular exercise, and bathe more frequently.

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How to treat sebaceous cysts?

Sebaceous cysts are a type of benign proliferation related to vigorous sebaceous gland secretion and bacterial infection on the skin surface. These cysts feel relatively soft. The most common treatment is a minor surgery at a dermatology department of a reputable hospital to completely remove the cyst. Generally, oral and topical medications are ineffective against sebaceous cysts. If left untreated, the cyst may continue to grow, causing pain and even rupture. Therefore, once detected, it is crucial to seek timely treatment. After treatment, it is important to adopt healthy dietary and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from staying up late, and avoid soaking in public baths or swimming, and try not to keep pets at home.

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Are sebaceous cysts prone to recurrence?

Sebaceous cysts are benign proliferations that occur due to an over-secretion of local sebaceous glands mixed with bacterial infection. Generally, they can appear on any part of the skin. Although benign, if left untreated, they tend to grow larger. Typically, surgical removal is curative if the cyst sac is completely excised, with recurrence usually due to incomplete removal of the cyst sac or new flare-ups at other sites due to inflammation and infection. Once the condition is adequately treated, it is crucial to adopt a standardized diet and lifestyle habits. Try to avoid greasy and spicy foods, enhance physical exercise, sweat more, and avoid bathing or swimming in public pools, as well as keeping pets.

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Symptoms of deterioration of sebaceous cysts

Sebaceous cysts are caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands, which leads to localized obstruction and forms a benign proliferation, resulting in a subcutaneous sac that encases a tofu-dregs-like material. Generally, this condition does not exhibit symptoms of deterioration. The most severe common symptom is that the cyst enlarges and causes local pain. When subjected to external pressure or friction, it may rupture and become infected. Once this condition is detected, it is advisable to seek surgical removal at the dermatology department of a standard hospital as soon as possible. Normally, surgery can completely eradicate the problem. It's also helpful to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, refrain from staying up late, and reduce anxiety and stress. Regular exercise, sweating more, and frequent bathing can all aid in treating this condition.

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What medication should be applied for a sebaceous cyst?

Sebaceous cysts are benign proliferations that form due to the vigorous secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands. They are generally located subcutaneously, not too deep, and consist of a sac filled with tofu-dreg-like material. This material forms from an initial abscess, whose clear pus gradually dries out. External and oral medications are generally ineffective for this condition, so it is advisable not to use topical medications. The most common treatment approach is to undergo minor surgery at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital to completely remove the sac and its contents. Subsequently, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and reduce staying up late to prevent recurrence of the condition.