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What can be done for small solid swelling on the arm that looks like a cyst?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a small solid little thing on my arm that looks like a cyst or wart that I would like to get treated. I thought it to be a pimple, so I tried to take it out with a small needle but was afraid to go deep. So, I did not achieve anything, and I just made it red. It has grown a bit over a period of eight months, and I cannot see a hair or blackhead or head on it. I would like to know what this is and how we can remove it.

Please guide.
Answered by Dr. G. S. S. Sandeep

Education:

MD DVL

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Dr. G.S.S. Sandeep is a Dermatology and a Venereology with 11 years of clinical experience. He completed his MD DVL at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He is specialized in managing diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems. Currently, he is practicing in Saanvi's Skin and Hair Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I need some pictures to help you precisely. I cannot guess it by your description. Most probably, it might be an epidermoid cyst. Let me confirm when I see few pictures of it.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

I have attached the images. Kindly have a look and guide me.

Answered by Dr. G. S. S. Sandeep

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. G.S.S. Sandeep is a Dermatology and a Venereology with 11 years of clinical experience. He completed his MD DVL at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He is specialized in managing diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems. Currently, he is practicing in Saanvi's Skin and Hair Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it is an epidermoid cyst that will have a punctum or small black dot opening at the center or at the periphery. It is not a serious one. Plan for excision or intralesional Triamcinolone injection, or intralesional cryotherapy. It grows very slowly due to the accumulation of sebum along with dead keratin cells. No topicals or oral medication will help in resolving it.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 30, 2018
Reviewed At November 6, 2024

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. G.S.S. Sandeep is a Dermatology and a Venereology with 11 years of clinical experience. He completed his MD DVL at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He is specialized in managing diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems. Currently, he is practicing in Saanvi's Skin and Hair Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana.

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Dr. G. S. S. Sandeep

Dermatology

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. G.S.S. Sandeep is a Dermatology and a Venereology with 11 years of clinical experience. He completed his MD DVL at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He is specialized in managing diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems. Currently, he is practicing in Saanvi's Skin and Hair Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana.

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