Although there are hundreds of different kinds of lumps, bumps and skin cysts that Lakeland-area patients may find or notice on their skin, most are harmless and painless.
If you are from Lakeland, Tennessee and find a bump or cyst that has grown or become painful, though, it should be examined by a board-certified dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates to see if treatment is required.
Request a Lakeland skin cyst appointment with a board-certified dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates or call 901-759-2322 today!
What is a Skin Cyst in Lakeland, Tennessee?
Skin cysts, also called epidermoid cysts and sebaceous cysts, are closed capsule or sac-like structures in the skin of Lakeland-area patients that are typically filled with fluid or semisolid material. Lakeland patients may notice a skin cyst feels like a pea underneath the surface of the skin.
Cysts are most common on the face, neck, the upper back and in the scalp, though they can occur anywhere on a Lakeland-area patientÂ’s body. In particular, Lakeland patients with acne are prone to having cysts. Cysts sometimes are caused by blocked oil glands in the skin or by a buildup of the skin cell protein keratin among patients living in Lakeland, Tennessee.
Most cysts of Lakeland-area patients are benign, do not require treatment and often disappear on their own.
Skin Cyst Treatment in Lakeland, Tennessee
Skin cysts of Lakeland-area patients generally only need treatment by a board-certified dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates if they become infected (an abscess) or if the cyst becomes red, swollen, painful, or changes in size or character.
Antibiotics might be prescribed to Lakeland patients if there is an underlying infection. Other treatment options for Lakeland-area patients include drainage of the cyst and removal of the sac, as well as laser surgery, which may be used for sensitive areas of the skin like the face.
Schedule a Lakeland Tennessee skin cyst appointment today!
Schedule your Lakeland, Tennessee skin cyst appointment online or by calling 901-759-2322 today!