Although there are hundreds of different kinds of lumps, bumps and skin cysts that Memphis-area patients may find or notice on their skin, most are harmless and painless.
If you are from Memphis, 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 Memphis 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 Memphis, Tennessee?
Skin cysts, also called epidermoid cysts and sebaceous cysts, are closed capsule or sac-like structures in the skin of Memphis-area patients that are typically filled with fluid or semisolid material. Memphis 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 Memphis-area patientÂ’s body. In particular, Memphis 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 Memphis, Tennessee.
Most cysts of Memphis-area patients are benign, do not require treatment and often disappear on their own.
Skin Cyst Treatment in Memphis, Tennessee
Skin cysts of Memphis-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 Memphis patients if there is an underlying infection. Other treatment options for Memphis-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.
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Schedule your Memphis, Tennessee skin cyst appointment online or by calling 901-759-2322 today!