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How To Treat Sebaceous Cysts?

I have a 5 cm sebaceous cyst (I assume) between my shoulder blades. It has flared up from a small painless lump to red and very painful in last 14 days. Can a sebacious cyst be drained by applying a warm herbal poultice or is it necesary to remove surgically (expensive, no insurance)?
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hello,

It is better to remove it by surgical excision. Natural remedies may not be effective. It a simple procedure and can be done under local anaesthesia.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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How To Treat Sebaceous Cysts?

Hello, It is better to remove it by surgical excision. Natural remedies may not be effective. It a simple procedure and can be done under local anaesthesia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain