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Sebaceous cyst

Sebaceous cyst

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Is a type of:

Cyst

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Sebaceous cyst

Surgery

Surgical drainage
Cortisone injections

Other treatments

Warm compresses

Tests

Wound or tissue culture
Complete blood count

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