Cysts in the skin are like a sack or pouch and contain fluid or a thicker mass as in sebaceous cysts. Sebaceous cysts in particular can occasionally become inflamed. Larger sebaceous cysts or when they become troublesome due to repeated episodes of inflammation, it may be appropriate to remove them.
Bartholin's glands at the entrance to the vagina can become inflamed and painful cysts when infected.
The same can happen on the eyelid when glands are blocked and is called a chalazion. Such balls on the eyelids usually disappear by themselves, but you can get better faster by helping the drainage a little with warm compresses and light pressure. If there are signs of infection, this is treated.
Ganglions can also occur, which are cysts with protrusion from joints. They can disappear by themselves. Ganglion often occurs in connection with wear and tear. Ganglion above the wrist is relatively common. Treatment may be relevant.
Cysts occur randomly or due to prolonged friction or wear and tear. They are usually not signs of illness.
If treatment is relevant, it is mostly simple surgery that applies.
Removal of sebaceous cysts preferably takes place in a phase without inflammation and is easily done surgically by slightly different methods, where removal of the capsule around the cyst is included so that it does not regenerate.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
