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What Treatment Is Suggested For Sebaceous Cyst On The Back?

I have a Sebaceous cyst on my back that drained a small amount yesterday. I put a hot compress on it today but it is still large and is very tender to the touch. Will this go down on its own or do I need to see a doctor? If so, does it have to be a dermatologist?
Fri, 14 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain Sebaceous cyst is all the way a harmless condition but in case if it become large and tender it should be taken care of as there can be infection leading to pain..In case you have done warm compresses just once you need not to panic and you should do the compress at least for a week daily to see whether it gets drained and healed or not..In case if it does not heal you need to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated..In case if the cyst is large and painful or it is found infected during clinic examination surgical excision of the cyst followed by antibiotics and painkillers is the choice of treatment as only draining the cyst has a higher chances of relapse as the cystic lining will not be removed..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Sebaceous Cyst On The Back?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain Sebaceous cyst is all the way a harmless condition but in case if it become large and tender it should be taken care of as there can be infection leading to pain..In case you have done warm compresses just once you need not to panic and you should do the compress at least for a week daily to see whether it gets drained and healed or not..In case if it does not heal you need to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated..In case if the cyst is large and painful or it is found infected during clinic examination surgical excision of the cyst followed by antibiotics and painkillers is the choice of treatment as only draining the cyst has a higher chances of relapse as the cystic lining will not be removed.. Hope this helps.. Regards..