Skin Cyst
Introduction
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A skin cyst is afluid-filled bump lying just underneath the skin. It'scommon and harmless, andmay just go away without treatment.
However, it can be hard to tell whether a lump is a cyst or something else that might need treatment. So, if you have any sort of lump, it's best to see your GP so it can be properly diagnosed.
You can also read our page on Swelling or lump , to get a better idea of what your lump is.
Some people confuse cysts with boils or skin abscesses .Boils and abscesses are painful collections of pus that indicate an infection. A cyst may go on to become a boil or abscess.
This page covers everything you need to know about skin cysts.
Articles for Skin Cyst
How are cysts treated?
Cysts are usually harmless.If they're small and not bothering you, they can just be left alone. You might find it helps to hold a warm flannel against the skin, to encourage the cyst to heal and redu
Introduction
A skin cyst is a fluid-filled bump lying just underneath the skin. It's common and harmless, and may just go away without treatment.
What does a cyst look like?
A skin cyst looks like round, dome-shaped bump. It's yellow or whitish, often with a small dark plug through which you might be able to squeeze out pus. It can range in size from smaller than a pea t
Where are skin cysts found?
Epidermoid cysts (one of the main types of cyst) are commonly found on theface,neck,chest, shoulders or skin around thegenitals. These cystsaffect young and middle-aged adults, and areespecially comm
Why do epidermoid and pilar cysts form?
Some of the cells in the top layer of skin produce keratin, a protein that gives skin its strength and flexibility. Normally, these cells move upto the surface of the skin as they start to die, so the
