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Yes, I have a sebaceous cyst near the hair folicles of the groin area. It has been "plugged" for a few years. All of a sudden 5 days ago it became very red and began to hurt. I figured it was infected, shaved the area, put salve and a large bandaid on it. This was Thursday. Then Friday, Saturday and Sunday I did the same. It became 'hot" to the touch on Friday and Saturday. The area around the actual cyst became red and remained red. About a 2"x3" area. Then on Sunday (4 days later) it began to ooze. I thought it was the salve that brought the oozing out and re-opened the pore. Today (5 days later) I finally got a doctor's appointment. The doctor said if I would have waited longer, I would have had to have anti-biotics intraveneously and the entire reddened area would have to be grafted off. UGH! I am presently on anti-biotics and am to place warm compresses on the area 3x's a day for 2 weeks. I am going to have the cyst surgically removed so it never returns! I am lucky to have gone to the doctor when I did. I'm sure in time it would have just worsened. So yes, cellulitis can occur around a sebaceous cyst. I believe my cyst has been around for over 5 years. In the early days I remember I could squeeze the fluids out, then it became plugged. The doctor said it got so big it just burst.
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Can a sebaceous cyst turn cancerous?
Yes
Is sebaceous cyst precancerous?
Sebaceous cysts are not precancerous.
What is a bump in crease behind ear with headaches?
Usually, that is a sebaceous cyst... Not normally associated with headaches. Google "sebaceous cyst"...
What causes Sebaceous cyst what causes them?
Bacteria
What is the result of a bacterially-infected sebaceous gland?
A pimple, a boil (furuncle), or a sebaceous cyst.
What is a small lump on side of face?
A sebaceous cyst possibly. Not dangerous, but consult your physician. A sebaceous cyst possibly. Not dangerous, but consult your physician.
What is a home remedy for a sebaceous cyst?
For the treatment of sebaceous cyst, apply some tea tree oil directly on it.
Which term describes a cyst filled with cheesy material often found on the scalp?
Sebaceous Cyst
Peas sized lump in vagina and pain on arousal and intercourse on the lower part dividing vagina and anus does any one know what this could be?
sebaceous cyst sebaceous cyst
Does a Sebaceous cyst hurt?
Yes it can feel quite tender
What is the name of the worm seen in a sebaceous cyst?
Sebaceous cysts do not contain worms; they contain sebum, or skin oil.
Do the doctors knock you out for removing a sebaceous cyst behind the ear?
Typically, you wouldn't have general anesthesia for removal of a sebaceous cyst. Talk with your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
