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Sabaceous cyst

Sabaceous cyst

A little less than a year ago, I got a sabaceous cyst on my right shoulder near my neck. It reached its full size about after a few months, and it's probably about a centimeter wide. It hasn't grown any further since then.

I saw a doctor about it at my college health center, but she wasn't very helpful. At the time I didn't want to have it removed, so she just sent me on my way and said I'd be fine. She even said that I could eventually drain it myself when it comes to a head like a zit, but I've read elsewhere that it would be a very bad idea (our health center isn't exactly high quality). Since then I've tried using a heat pad on it to see if it would help (I've read it on various websites and on Wikipedia), but I haven't seen any results.

Now, I'm just wondering, will this go away on its own? Is there some other home remedy I can try? Or do I absolutely have to get it removed?

Also, it hasn't been infected.
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Best to get removed but you can decide on the time frame.
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Absolutely no other way?

I'm pretty doctor phobic.
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No hurry,wait for sometime.
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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.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

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