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There is a lump
Redness of the skin
Rashes
Nodule with central crusting
Affected area of skin has stinging or tingling
Lump in the breast
Hot skin
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What is Epidermoid Cyst?
Also called sebaceous cysts, these harmless bumps under the skin are more common in men. They can be caused by skin irritation, injury, or surgery.
Typical Symptoms of Epidermoid Cyst
- Skin lumps
- Breast lumps
- Swelling in the affected area
- Hard or stiff skin
- Soft lump/s on skin
- Skin lumps with scabs in the center
- Skin over the entire body is red
- Itchy skin
Diagnostic Questions for Epidermoid Cyst
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed any lumps on your skin?
- Have you noticed any lumps in your breasts?
- Do you have swelling in the affected area?
- Have you noticed any hard or stiff areas on your skin?
- Do you have a soft lump under your skin?
Treatment of Epidermoid Cyst
Since they're harmless, they usually don't require treatment. However, a simple surgery can be performed for infected cases or those causing discomfort.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
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, 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.
Content updated on Mar 27, 2025
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