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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is epidermoid cyst?

Sometimes known as sebaceous cysts. These are harmless bumps under the skin that are more common in men. There are a few causes including skin irritation, injury or surgery.

Symptoms of epidermoid cyst

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Affected area is warm to touch

  • Skin lumps with scabs in the center

  • Breast lump

  • Swelling of the affected area

  • Affected area of skin has stinging or tingling

Questions your doctor may ask to check for epidermoid cyst

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose epidermoid cyst

  • Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?

  • Is the affected area of your body hot to touch?

  • Do you have a skin lump with a scab or crusting in the center?

  • Do you feel a lump in your breast?

  • Is the affected area swollen?

Treatment for epidermoid cyst

These are harmless and usually do not need treatment. However, a simple surgery can be done for cases that are infected or causing discomfort.

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References

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Reviewed By:

Scott Nass

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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