How to manage sebaceous cysts?

Question

Hello doctor,

I got a fat lump-like structure just below the neck and above the chest due to unwanted hair removal. There is no pus or blood. There is a needle poke-like pain sensation for a few days. What can I do topically or orally to reduce or shrink this and prevent it from returning?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Kindly follow up with relevant photographs for confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment accordingly.

Thank you.

Regards.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. Those are sebaceous cysts, and definite therapy is excision of cysts. It is a minor procedure. If you want to try topical cream, use mupirocin 2 % gel twice daily for two weeks and see for a response; if it is decreasing in size, you can continue it for one month or else plan for an excision procedure.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Regards.