How to treat sebaceous cysts

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on March 12, 2025
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Sebaceous cysts are a type of benign hyperplasia, relating to either the vigorous secretion by one's sebaceous glands or the presence of a localized abscess. The most conventional treatment is to visit the dermatology or general surgery department of a formal hospital to perform a minor surgery, where the cyst sac and tofu-dregs-like material are completely removed for a cure. The underlying causes of this condition are numerous, generally associated with personal diet and lifestyle habits. After recovery, it is crucial to regulate one's diet and lifestyle, persistently avoid spicy and irritating food, prevent staying up late and experiencing anxiety, enhance physical exercise, sweat more, bathe more frequently, which all help in preventing a recurrence. Regularly exposing one's clothing, bed sheets, and quilt covers to sunlight, and avoiding public baths and swimming, also contribute to prevention.

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Are sebaceous cysts hard?

Most sebaceous cysts feel slightly soft to the touch and are not particularly hard. If a particularly hard lump appears in the area, it may be swollen lymph nodes, not necessarily a sebaceous cyst. If such an unidentified lump appears, it is advisable to visit the dermatology department of a formal hospital so that the doctor can examine it and diagnose what it actually is. If it is a sebaceous cyst, it is best to have a minor surgery as soon as possible to completely remove the material and the sac. If the lymph nodes feel particularly hard, temporary treatment with anti-inflammatory medication can be administered orally, and if they cannot be completely removed, surgical intervention may be necessary. Therefore, sebaceous cysts are not very hard and feel relatively soft; always confirm the diagnosis before treatment.

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The likelihood of sebaceous cysts turning cancerous

Sebaceous cysts are localized hypersecretion of sebaceous glands that form benign proliferations on the skin surface after mixing with bacterial infections. They generally form a sac under the skin containing tofu-dreg-like substances. Sebaceous cysts do not become malignant, and clinically, these diseases almost have no possibility of malignancy. Once discovered, it is essential to first get a diagnosis and then treatment at the dermatology department of a standard hospital. The most common treatment method is surgery to directly remove the tofu-dreg-like substances and the sac. If left untreated, the cyst may grow larger or rupture, leading to re-infection, which can be problematic.

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Do sebaceous cysts require surgery?

Sebaceous cysts. These belong to a type of benign proliferation that forms after local skin inflammation and infection, where sebaceous glands cluster in a localized area. Generally, once a cyst has formed, medications alone cannot completely eliminate it. Only when the inflammatory infection is severe, can anti-inflammatory medications provide temporary symptom relief. The definitive treatment plan involves a minor surgery in a formal hospital's dermatology department to completely remove it. Normally, there is no recurrence as long as the cyst sac is completely cleared. After treatment, it is essential to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and minimize activities like public baths and swimming to reduce the risk of re-infection due to bacteria on the skin surface.

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Symptoms of deterioration of sebaceous cysts

Sebaceous cysts are caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands, which leads to localized obstruction and forms a benign proliferation, resulting in a subcutaneous sac that encases a tofu-dregs-like material. Generally, this condition does not exhibit symptoms of deterioration. The most severe common symptom is that the cyst enlarges and causes local pain. When subjected to external pressure or friction, it may rupture and become infected. Once this condition is detected, it is advisable to seek surgical removal at the dermatology department of a standard hospital as soon as possible. Normally, surgery can completely eradicate the problem. It's also helpful to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, refrain from staying up late, and reduce anxiety and stress. Regular exercise, sweating more, and frequent bathing can all aid in treating this condition.

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How to treat sebaceous cysts

Sebaceous cysts are a type of benign hyperplasia, relating to either the vigorous secretion by one's sebaceous glands or the presence of a localized abscess. The most conventional treatment is to visit the dermatology or general surgery department of a formal hospital to perform a minor surgery, where the cyst sac and tofu-dregs-like material are completely removed for a cure. The underlying causes of this condition are numerous, generally associated with personal diet and lifestyle habits. After recovery, it is crucial to regulate one's diet and lifestyle, persistently avoid spicy and irritating food, prevent staying up late and experiencing anxiety, enhance physical exercise, sweat more, bathe more frequently, which all help in preventing a recurrence. Regularly exposing one's clothing, bed sheets, and quilt covers to sunlight, and avoiding public baths and swimming, also contribute to prevention.