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re:sebaceous cyst
I have been dealing with one of these in both of my underarms for more than 2 years. One of the cyst is always very active and it get swollen pretty much all the time. I have taken antibiotics and put hot pads and it doesn't go away. It usually hurt and sometimes it gets really irritated. I went to the doctor and they said I had to live with it... Now I have refills on anitbiotic whenever I need it but that never takes care of it. I also use a special soap, for less bacteria in that section.
Hello I have a question. My daughter had Non hodgkin Lymphma when she was a baby now she is 7 year old and I am noticing alot of bruises in her arm they are brown she is light skin in one of the bruise she has a bump I am scare if the lymphoma came back what should I do and what can it be. please reply. and my daughter sweating and night and she has no clothe on top.
worry mom.
You are so very welcome ... and so kind.
There aren't alot of "deans" out there, your comments made me smile today.
Best Wishes
Dr. Tomasello
Thank you, doctor. You have no idea how you have eased my mind. My next child will be named Dean!!!!!
Susan
Thanks for your question and for visiting the Family Practice Forum.
I can tell you right now that what you describe is most likely a sebaceous cyst.
A sebaceous (or epidermoid) cyst is a noncancerous swelling under the skin. It is lined by packed outer skin cells. The cyst itself is filled with oil or dead cells. Under certain conditions such as stress, increased activity, mechanical irritation, diabetes, or other concurrent illness these cysts may enlarge and become somewhat tender. On occasion, these cysts will be drained by the physician and antibiotics will be prescribed. Warm moist compresses will commonly help bring these cysts