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What Is The Treatment For Sebaceous Cyst On The Cheek?

Hi , I suffer from sebaceous cyst which is on my cheek,, I have 3 there at moment and all doctors seen to give me cream with antibiotic, , my cheek is all swelled up at moment and very painfull should all of them be removed at same time, so they dont come back,, and the scaring it leaves is really getting me down and the appearance it leaves on my face,, im a girl and isnt nice to hav the scars,, is there anything I could have done for all the scars its leaving ?
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Hi. Are you sure they are sebaceous cysts and not acne eruptions which have become infected. I suggest you see a Dermatologist and you would require some antibiotic tablets or capsules for a week to ten days as they sound like infected and should not be removed during active infection.
If the Dermatologist says its Sebaceous cyst then you will require removal. For least scarring you can see a Plastic Surgeon.
If he says it is acne then the treatment is different and he would guide you accordingly and surgery can be avoided.
Do let us know if we can help you with any other queries.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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What Is The Treatment For Sebaceous Cyst On The Cheek?

Hi. Are you sure they are sebaceous cysts and not acne eruptions which have become infected. I suggest you see a Dermatologist and you would require some antibiotic tablets or capsules for a week to ten days as they sound like infected and should not be removed during active infection. If the Dermatologist says its Sebaceous cyst then you will require removal. For least scarring you can see a Plastic Surgeon. If he says it is acne then the treatment is different and he would guide you accordingly and surgery can be avoided. Do let us know if we can help you with any other queries. Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.