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16 yrs

by Lisa_32, Nov 05, 2009 10:30AM
Tags: cyst
My john is 16 and we found out he has a cysts on the back of his head. Sebaceous cyst, I think it said 3 mm. The DR said it needed to be removed but why do it right now? We don't understand it specially when cysts, run in our family. I have had a few cyst not that kind, and sugery  removed them..

He has headaches since he was 4 yrs old, has allergies and not allergy shots. He can't think straight and dewl's on things.

should he get it removed?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Nov 06, 2009 02:18AM
To: Lisa_32

Hello,
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac occurring just under the skin which contains a "pasty" or "cheesy" looking substance called keratin. Blocked sebaceous glands, swollen hair follicles and excessive testosterone production will cause such cysts.

Generally no treatment is required but they become painful then it means they are infected, then surgical excision by traditional wide excision, minimal excision, and punch biopsy excision may be required. Otherwise also if they are cosmetically unappealing, then they have to be removed.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.

by Lisa_32, Nov 07, 2009 09:41AM
To: Bhupinder Kaur, MD
Thank you , very much this does help. the Dr didn't say much to use, except that it needed removed and why do it now. He does have pain in it. an di know do to me having three removed and having 5 in my body right now, he gets scart. He does have pain in it but seems to not complain to much. We will keep eye on it .

Thank you Lisa
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