A cyst is a lump under the skin caused by a build up of fluid, that looks like a lump underneath the skin. They can very in sizes some are small and some are larger and can grow unto a few centimetres wide. They look like a round bump underneath the skin and sometimes can shrink in size or flair up. Cyst are caused by blockages which leads up to a build up of fluid. The blockages are caused by genetic conditions, infection, inflammatory conditions, parasites or tumours.
There are other names given to Cyst which are the following:
– Sebaceous Cysts – These can occur anywhere on the body
– Pilar Cysts – These Cysts can appear on the scalp
– Acne Cysts – These Cysts can occur where there is inflamation from acne
– Epidermoid Cysts – These Cysts can appear anywhere on your body
How serious is a Cyst?
Benign Cyst can cause complications such as infection, the cyst can fill up with bacteria and pus and can end up becoming an abscess, if for any unforeseen circumstance the abscess burst inside the the body then there is a risk of blood poisoning (Septicaemia) and immediate medical attention is required.
What is a Cyst Filled with?
A Cyst is made up of a pocket that is filled up with fluid, tissue, blood and hair. If it is filled with pus then it can become an abscess.
Should I be worried if I have a Cyst?
Majority of the Cyst are harmless however not call Cyst can remain untreated. Of you develop Cyst on your face or on a visible part of your body you may want to have it removed to regain your confidence.
How is a Cyst Removed?
To remove a Cyst successfully you should remove the whole sack so it does not fill up with pus. These are the following procedures to successfully to remove a Sebaceous Cyst:
– Laser Excision – The Cyst is drained when the laser creates a tiny hole in the Cyst
– Minimal Excision – This procedure is carried out by making a small incision in the overlying skin of the Cyst
– Conventional Wide Excision – This procedure leaves a long term scar after the procedure is carried out.
Our clinical team will assess your cyst as part of your consultation and recommend you the best process according to your cyst with minimal downtime and side effects in comparison to the other procedure. There are many other procedures that we can recommend, however once your cyst is assessed by the team they will go through all the options custom made for you.
