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Everything You Must Know About Sebaceous Cyst!

There are a number of skin conditions that people suffer from and among them one is Sebaceous Cyst. This is one of the common skin conditions that requires medical attention if it outgrows and gets painful. Generally, a sebaceous cyst referred as keratin cyst or epidermoid cyst is a bump that develops under the skin. At most of the cases, these sebaceous cysts develop and go away by themselves.




Main Causes of Sebaceous Cyst:
Generally, the sebaceous cyst emerges due to the blockage of the sebaceous gland by the keratin protein. Other main causes involve the blockage of oil or sebaceous glands, swollen hair follicles, skin trauma, excessive testosterone production, exposure to the sun, increased production of sebum on skin and in some of the cases waxing as well as shaving too. Also, if a person is having a history of acne, he/she can suffer from the sebaceous cyst problem.

These sebaceous cysts usually smell pungent due to the yellow coloured oily liquid. The sebaceous cysts may appear at the head, face, back, breast or any other areas of the body, except the soles of palm and feet. They can be small or large in size and are not harmful, non-cancerous cyst. The swollen hair follicle is the reason behind these cysts and at some of the times need sebaceous cyst removal recovery treatment options for a better cure.

Symptoms of Sebaceous Cyst:
The most common symptoms that a person suffering from sebaceous cyst problem are as follows:
  • Redness of skin
  • Non-painful bump arises beneath the skin
  • Infected area becomes warm
  • Soreness of skin
  • Development of foul smelling cheesy material in the cyst
  • Cyst develops nearly 1/4 to nearly 2 inches in the diameter
Remedies For Sebaceous Cysts:
When the sebaceous cyst emerges in the skin, it gives a very ugly look. Not only this, additionally it drains out the foul-smelling cheesy liquid that is quite unpleasant and irritating. As a result, in order to get rid of these sebaceous cysts, there are various surgical treatments available. Besides different surgical treatments, one can first try different home remedies or different homoeopathic treatments instead of popping or squeezing them. Additionally, the squeezing or popping of sebaceous cysts can be painful that may increase the chances of infection. As a result, let us have a look at some of the home remedies as well as homoeopathic remedies of sebaceous cyst problem which are simple and non-painful:
  • Home Remedies: One can try following home remedies on their sebaceous cysts to get rid of them.
    • Tea Tree Oil
    • Aloe Vera
    • Castor Oil
    • Witch Hazel
    • Lugol’s Iodine
    • Hot Compress
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Black Blood Root Drawing Salve
    • Potassium Iodide
    • Clay Tablet
    • Dandelion and Viola
    • Bee Pollen
    • Honey
    • Epsom Salt
    • Colloidal Silver
    • Turmeric
    • Anti-Fungal Creams
  • Homoeopathic Remedies: One can try for different homoeopathic treatment which are as effective as the natural home remedies and don’t have any kind of side-effects. The homoeopathic remedies include following:
    • Graphites
    • Baryta carbonica
    • Calcarea carbonica
    • Silicea
    • Nitric acid
    • Agaricus muscarius
    • Conium
    • Bromium
    • Ammonium carbonicum
    • Hepar sulphuris
    • Sabina
    • Kali bromium
    • Kali carbonicum
    • Sulphur
    • Mezereum
    • Spongia tosta
    • Thuja occidentalis
Thus, the above-mentioned tips were the best home as well as homoeopathic remedies that one can try on sebaceous cysts. Even if the sebaceous cyst is not getting cured with these remedies, one can opt for medical consultation and get surgical treatment for that.

Preventive Measures of Sebaceous Cysts:
There are a number of ways to prevent the occurrence of sebaceous cysts on your body. However, these are harmless as well as non-cancerous, these sebaceous cysts can still be prevented. As a result, one can go through below given preventive steps for the sebaceous cyst:
  • Taking nutritious diet that is rich in vitamins
  • Using topical cream for reducing the risk of inflammation and infection
  • Washing and cleaning surrounding area with the anti-bacterial soap
  • Consume natural herbs like the barberry, red clover, yellow dock, dandelion and garlic in order to purify the blood
  • Allowing the cyst to dry naturally and not scratching, squeezing or puncturing it.
  • Drinking plenty of water in order to drain wastage from the body.
  • Taking medical consultation when the cyst becomes painful.
Conclusion:
With the above post, you must now be aware of almost everything about sebaceous cysts. Right from what sebaceous cysts are, its main causes, most common symptoms, their remedies till the preventive measures you can now have a brief idea of sebaceous cysts.

Author’s Bio: Daniel is a medical expert and working with professional dermatologist clinic in London. With this post, he is sharing information about the sebaceous cysts and sebaceous cyst removal recovery treatment options.

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