Found Problem: Sebaceous Cyst in Labia Minora

[HH3]

I've posted recently about a bothersome problem that I've had in the gyno area, mainly related to soreness and occasional itching. Closer inspection by me revealed some sort of little bump recently, but I [evidently] hadn't gotten to the right doc.

Key points to note:

Prescribed Temovate/thought it worked kind of well at first but then changed mind; started having a lot of pain yesterday.

Looked at area with mirror and discovered it to be ravaged looking.  More inspection revealed a bump inside.

Got in to see doc today; said it's a sebaceous cyst and is deep and wanted me to first take soaks in tub, etc. to try to get it to come to a head.  Will lance in a week if trouble persists.

Anyone have much experience with these?

Temovate discontinued (wonder why? ! LOL)

Comments welcome,

Hoosier

[kklee]

typical removal of a Sebaceous Cyst involves cryo-surgery... done in the doctors' office.

NOW, I can't imagine that this approach would be taken with this particular location... that sounds much too sensitive an area.  Sometimes these cysts can become inflamed just like any other pore.  That is why he told you to apply warm compresses.  

I've never heard of a Seb Cyst "coming to a head"  that sounds more like a boil, which would need "lancing".  If it is a boil, use boiling salt-water on the compress.  When the compress is tolerable apply it to the boil.  (don't burn yourself trying this!!)  It'll come to a head after about 3 days of doing this 3-4 times a day.  It may not even need lancing, as most often they burst on their own.  Care for the wound diligently if this happens.

It may be both though, a boil behind a cyst.  Get yerself some mirrors and watch it closely.

Good Luck

[HH3]

Thanks for your response.

I hope this doc knows what in the world he's dealing with.  He called it a sebaceous cyst, and he said he'd lance it next week if it's still the same size, bothersome, yadda yadda.

HOWEVER!  I do realize the risk of infection spreading by declaring war on it now, but what difference would it make if the cyst is still getting ready for a showdown next week (same status)?

I've heard about cryo surgery but don't remember what's all involved.

I'd like to ask you this also:  If the cyst is lanced and I still have trouble, can they just be actually excised?  Is the cryo surgery an excision process?

It's costing too much $$ to go to the city frequently.  The cost of putting fuel in my van is more than my co pay!

I think this guy is knowledgeable, but I'm worried that he's 'too' conservative or something.  Then again, maybe he's just following a certain protocol/going through the motions and then will get more aggressive about the approach to actually "take down" this silly cyst or whatever it is.

I was worried that it might be cancer.  Another thing that bothers me is that why, in a week's time, would it go away when it's obviously been there for so long?  Unless, of course, he thinks that the sheer act of soaking in warm water wil draw it to a head.  BTW, it's not anywhere near coming to a head.  I think we're going to have to call in the big dogs for this one!  hee hee

I'll keep everyone posted.

Thanks again for your response.

Hoosier

[ennaiyce]

Hey! I'm a Filipino girl and i'm very bothered about the small lump that appeared in my labia minora. It just appeared when i have my menstruation visit.

[eeyore61]

I used to have this problem about 12 years ago.  I always thought it was related to my weight (275 lbs.)  It would become so enlarged I could barely sit at my desk for 8 hours.  After having a gastric bypass, I didn't have one for about 10 years, up until about 3 months ago.  Now I'm working on my 3rd one in 4 months.  I have no idea what has caused them again, I haven't changed any habits.  They usually burst easily with hot baths but this last one is really hanging on and painful.  I've always been too embarrassed to see the dr. about them.  

[grnbeen]

I just 'popped' one of these cysts this morning.  Last night I was applying hot compresses to it.  This morning it came to a head.  I have had these off and on for years.  Puss and a little blood is what comes out of them.  They are quite painful to pop, but I find heal faster after that.

[liilyyxo]

A few days ago, I noticed a small bump on my labia minora that was a little bit sore. By the next morning, the bump just about trippled in size and the whole left lip felt almost solid and was very swollen. I went through that day with a lot of discomfort, but I read on one of these websites that taking a hot bath would probably make it pop on it's own. I took one bath and it didn't do anything. Then I took a bath last night, and when I got out, I noticed that the bump was letting out a bit of blood. I tried to let it drain but when I squeezed it, it hurt too much. It's drained out quite a bit of the puss and blood since but it's stinging a lot and I know there's still more puss in there. I'm just wondering how long it usually takes to drain all of the puss and blood. It seems that everyone else experiencing these cysts usually have them longer than a few days but I don't know if there's something I can do to make it less painful. Pleaseeee help. I've been reading a lot of forums about these but none are saying how to finish draining the puss.