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Suggest Treatment For Cyst On The Head

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

Question: There is a small cyst below the skin on my head. I wish to get it removed. Pl advise.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
please give details and post photos.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted your history and wish.
Please give additional information.
Since when is it present?
What is the size and shape?
Any symptoms?
Please post clear pictures.
Any other history/ symptoms?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

it has been there since 7/8 yrs. it is about 15 mm in dia. there is no other symptom other than uneasiness

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a General Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
The commonest cause is a sebaceous cyst and it is better to get this operated.
Please consult a General Surgeon to clinical examination, investigations and an appointment for removal/excision.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (4 hours later)

please advise on doc in whitefield area

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult PCP/Family Doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I am not in XXXXXXX Please consult you PCP/Family Doctor for the best possible option. You can also go to any reputed corporate hospital.

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj