Has Anyone Ever Had A Sebaceous Cyst On Your Face? - Page 4

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

I had a sebaceous cyst removed on the back of my neck. I remember that the derm said that most important thing was to remove the ENTIRE sac or the cyst will grow back. Fortunately, she must have done a good job because it never returned.

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buford the pug · ‎03-10-2010

Years back, I used to suffer with them, from time to time, hormones major trigger fro me, They were a horror, I kept it covered with a bandaid,as it was so Gross! I tried everything the first time I had one, all the usual advise, etc...Then I finally after having this go on for over a week, went to my Dermatolgist, He gave me an injection right in the area, YES, it stung, but, it was almost all gone in 24 hrs...and healed in two days, NO SCAR!!!! After that experience, needless to say, as soon as one would develop, I would not wait and baby it, went right to Doctor..I only had this problems, maybe three times...but, I remember them well!

sophiamarie · ‎08-08-2013

On 2/15/2014 CaChica said:
I would recommend going to a dermatologist (not an M.D.) for treatment and follow up instructions as soon as possible. I would not try to drain a cyst on the face at home. It could lead to infection (infection could spread) and more scaring. A dermatologist will advise you on what to use for a good skin care regime for your face. A clean wash cloth with warm water held gently on the area may help with the discomfort. You could make a solution of warm water and Epsom salts to dip your wash cloth in also, which may help draw out the infection.

A doctor once told a teen in the family not to squeeze anything on the face especially if near the temples or the eyes. She had one hear her temple. He said it is too near the brain and it could cause serious problems.

My Dermatologist referred me to a surgeon because it was too deeply embedded for her to remove it. And yes, Derms are indeed, MD's....

MissRose722 · ‎10-26-2010

These cysts can also be hereditary. I have had several of these cysts removed from my scalp and both arms; my sister, uncle and grandfather also had these cysts as well. Stardust2, I definitely recommend going to a dermatologist as he or she can determine if surgery is necessary.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

On 2/15/2014 Mochahoney said:
On 2/15/2014 CaChica said:
I would recommend going to a dermatologist (not an M.D.) for treatment and follow up instructions as soon as possible. I would not try to drain a cyst on the face at home. It could lead to infection (infection could spread) and more scaring. A dermatologist will advise you on what to use for a good skin care regime for your face. A clean wash cloth with warm water held gently on the area may help with the discomfort. You could make a solution of warm water and Epsom salts to dip your wash cloth in also, which may help draw out the infection.

A doctor once told a teen in the family not to squeeze anything on the face especially if near the temples or the eyes. She had one hear her temple. He said it is too near the brain and it could cause serious problems.

a dermatologist is an M.D.

Speaking for CaChica...I believe she was trying to say....Go to a SPECIALIST, not a general practitioner. Of course, everyone knows a dermatologist is a MD. SMH.

MoJoV · ‎10-01-2010

On 2/15/2014 engineer said:
On 2/15/2014 qualitygal said:
Mine had to be cut out in surgery last year. I too used Mederma.

Have any one of you sweet ladies had one on your scalp? Fortunately hair cover them (have2) but I can feel them when I rub my scalp TIA.

Engineer I had one removed from my scalp about 10 years ago. It was pretty large and my hair did cover it mostly. But I finally did go to a derm and he removed it. It healed nicely and all is well. I do have a scar but it isn't really noticable on the crown of my head.

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qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

On 2/15/2014 gazelle77 said:
What causes someone to get these on a regular basis? Having acne? Maybe there is a more natural approach to limiting them forming on your face? Just an idea. I really do not know.

I only had one and good skin. That was at 65/66 yrs.

MissRose722 · ‎10-26-2010

On 2/16/2014 MoJoV said:
On 2/15/2014 engineer said:
On 2/15/2014 qualitygal said:
Mine had to be cut out in surgery last year. I too used Mederma.

Have any one of you sweet ladies had one on your scalp? Fortunately hair cover them (have2) but I can feel them when I rub my scalp TIA.

Engineer I had one removed from my scalp about 10 years ago. It was pretty large and my hair did cover it mostly. But I finally did go to a derm and he removed it. It healed nicely and all is well. I do have a scar but it isn't really noticable on the crown of my head.

The very same here - I had three removed from my scalp. A little shaving was done to the areas before surgery, and a few stitches for each area after the cysts were removed. My hair grew back in those areas as well.

CaChica · ‎03-10-2010

On 2/15/2014 sidsmom said:
On 2/15/2014 Mochahoney said:
On 2/15/2014 CaChica said:
I would recommend going to a dermatologist (not an M.D.) for treatment and follow up instructions as soon as possible. I would not try to drain a cyst on the face at home. It could lead to infection (infection could spread) and more scaring. A dermatologist will advise you on what to use for a good skin care regime for your face. A clean wash cloth with warm water held gently on the area may help with the discomfort. You could make a solution of warm water and Epsom salts to dip your wash cloth in also, which may help draw out the infection.

A doctor once told a teen in the family not to squeeze anything on the face especially if near the temples or the eyes. She had one hear her temple. He said it is too near the brain and it could cause serious problems.

a dermatologist is an M.D.

Speaking for CaChica...I believe she was trying to say....Go to a SPECIALIST, not a general practitioner. Of course, everyone knows a dermatologist is a MD. SMH.

Exactly, thank you. I meant to say (not just an M.D.)

Hope the original poster is much better today. : )

sligo · ‎10-20-2010

On 2/16/2014 MoJoV said:
On 2/15/2014 engineer said:
On 2/15/2014 qualitygal said:
Mine had to be cut out in surgery last year. I too used Mederma.

Have any one of you sweet ladies had one on your scalp? Fortunately hair cover them (have2) but I can feel them when I rub my scalp TIA.

Engineer I had one removed from my scalp about 10 years ago. It was pretty large and my hair did cover it mostly. But I finally did go to a derm and he removed it. It healed nicely and all is well. I do have a scar but it isn't really noticable on the crown of my head.

A sincere thank you. Will consult derm. Family dr. tried to drain it but very little matter came out. I appreciate your kind advice.