I have 3 sebaceous cysts on my head. Although they are covered by my hair, I want to get rid of them.  I had one removed by the doctor.  It was very costly, and the cyst came back.  I wonder if there is a way to draw them out or bring them to the surface?  What causes these?  I have good hygeine, and am healthy.
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Even thought it's costly, you need to go to a dermatologist. If anyone will know how to get rid of them for good he (or she) will. If you try to do it yourself you run the risk of infection. Good luck!
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They are boils of oil. It's acne that doesn't come to the surface. Taking a prescription for acne like tetracycline would help prevent it. You can put a topical acne gel on them like Benzol Peroxyde 10% (sell in stores, like wal mart) when you get them. It'll help dry them out.
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The carbuncle can be helped along with a mix of glycerin and Epsom salts. Dry salts and glycerin to paste held in place with gauze and tape. This mix can help pull them out.  For the long term your Dr. will know what you can do to get them less often. Friends have had them not fun. Good luck.
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It could be cysts that are from much earlier pimples that are sealed off and have no pore opening.  A Dermatologist (skin doctor) can inject them if they are large and they will go away.  Could also be ingrown hairs or hairs that have migrated into the skin after a hair cut.  If you have health insurance call your regular doctor and they will refer you to a dermatologist sometimes over the phone and it will be covered.  Even if no health insurance it is less expensive that most health care.  Good luck!
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Well I assume you are white so have you ever considered that you have lice (do you live with animals in the house??). If not then start by thoroughly washing your hair with medicated shampoo. Then use a light oil or grease in your hair. Sulfur 8 works for me and my kids when their heads start to itch. A little oil/grease wont hurt anybody, no matter what hair type!!
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My grandmother had something similar and was just a blocked oil gland. (Tech name:  Sebaceous Cyst ) . It is fairly common, and really poses no threat, just knowing it is there is the main thing.  Her's did grow in size and was removed in her dr.'s office in just a few minutes.  But of course, you should have it checked out just to be on the safe side.
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what do you mean by seis? Do you mean an STD?  If you mean STD then that means its a sexually transmitted disease, and she got it by having sex with someone who has had exposure to the disease.\n\nIf you mean a cyst then that can be caused by an infected pore or an ingrown hair.  It is more common than many people think.  There is no issue with hygene there, except that if she shaves her private parts it can contribute to the ingrown hairs.  Have her Dr. look at it and drain it if possible.  If it's large enough she might need surgery to remove it so it doesn't return.  The doctor will probably also perscribe an antibacterial ointment.
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Cyst can be caused by many things. Talk w/ your doctor(OB/GYN) and ask them what they recommend.  There are medications you can take to help prevent them or even help them to shrink.  Are you having a lot of pain?  If so, warm compresses and bed rest are the best when I get them.  No lifting either.  The link below should help you out in more detail for your question.  Good luck and I hope you feel better.
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It's pimples. It is nothing to worry about.  Groin is a sweaty area, because of the hair you dind't see it before, but it's there, pimples will go away.\n\nIf your bumps are filled with white puss I am sure these are just sebaceous cysts that may appear anywhere there is Hair, including scrotum. Herpes pimples look more like blisters, and are filled with some kinf od clear Liquid, so I doubt you have herpes.\n\nSebaceous cysts are pimples and men experience them on their genitals when skin starts producing excessive oils, in puberty, exactly when they show up on face as well. They are called sebaceous prominence when it appears on penis and is considered to be a normal anatomical variant.\n\nIt is quite possible that they will go away on their own after some time but may as well stay there for good. They are not STD and you can’t pass them onto a girl, however you shouldn’t pop them, that is for sure.\n\nAnd no known treatements are available for pimples.
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lol okay . it happend to me b4 .. and nothing seemed to get it off .. it will go off tom tho ..... i used to wait till teh next day .. alcohol or nail polish remover wont do it ... what will do it is when ur first layer dead skin cells get replaced .... :) it happened to me aot ..and it went off teh next day... after a warm shower
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calming cream should take it away but im not 100% positive. maybe its the water. sike ok i dont know. but calming cream yeahhhhh
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Does it hurt? This also may by a cyst which can easliy be removed by your doctor. They are fairly common, and there is really no reason for why you get them, it is something that just happens. Either way, when you get a growth like that, you should always go to the doctor!
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I had it, ignored it, and was ok. I lost some weight and now only have cysts once in a while.  I would think it depends on how painful they are and how big they are.  My cysts usually broke up on their own, consult your physician about yours.
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Click here to see some pictures of cysts.  I'm warning you, though, you might not want to see them:\nhttp://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=cyst&btnG=Search+Images
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sometimes people can get it from not getting all the soap out or some people just have dry scalps, could be caused by using products with alcohol in them such as hairspray, mousses and styling gels they are real bad for your hair.then there are just some people that have that disease scorisis or however that is spelled. i hope i have been some help, good luck!!
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It's most likely to be a sebaceous cyst. It's nothing to worry about -- I get them from time to time. I sometimes get them in my earlobe. Squishing them can break them up but makes them last longer. In all but one case they went away by themselves, but sometimes it's months before they're gone.\n\nIt may also be an insect bite or even a very large, nasty pimple.\n\nSebaceous cysts most often arise from swollen hair follicles. Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form. A sac of cells is created into which a protein called keratin is secreted.\n\nThese cysts are usually found on the face, neck, and trunk. They are usually slow-growing, painless, freely movable lumps beneath the skin. Occasionally, however, a cyst will become inflamed and tender.\n\nSymptoms...\n\n> Usually a nontender, small lump beneath the skin\n> Redness, tenderness, or increased temperature of the skin over the area may occur infection\n> Grayish-white, cheesy, foul-smelling material may drain from the cyst\n\nSigns and tests...\n\nIn most cases, your physician can diagnose a cyst based on its appearance. Occasionally, a biopsy may be needed to rule out other conditions with a similar appearance.\n\nTreatment...\n\nSebaceous cysts are not dangerous and can usually be ignored. At times, they may become inflamed and tender. Others may grow large and interfere with day-to-day life. In these cases, you can have them surgically removed in a physician's office. Alternatively, small inflamed cysts can be treated by injection of steroid medications.
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that happened to me & after 3 tests by 3 labs it turned out i was using hair products with "coal tar" in them. if he scratches his head does he have a pastey substance under his nails? if he does, go to a healthfood store and get a bottle of pure jojoba oil, add 4-6 drops to a quarter size amt. of jojoba shampoo & apply it to the scalp & leave on over nite & shampoo in the morning. it removes the dead skin & oil buildup that's smothering the pores, making the hair fall out prematurely. it worked great for me!