cyst

[lakehouse]

i went to my primary doctor for 3 bumps on my head she calls them sabists cyst and  she referred me to a dermatologist. After seeing a dermatologist she referred me to a plastic surgeon. I have not gone to the plastic surgeon yet and wonder if I should get another opinion from another primary doctor? or what type of doctor do you suggest?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to sebaceous cysts or pilar cysts. A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac occurring just under the skin which contains a "pasty" or "cheesy" looking substance called keratin.They may occur anywhere on body but scalp, ears, back, face, and upper arm, are common sites for sebaceous cysts. 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.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[allmymarbles]

Cysts are normally handled by a dermatologist.