What is a cyst and how can I get rid of it?  It's on my shoulder.?
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A Sebatious Cyst is a combination of skin and water. It is active and can grow but only in rare cases is ever dangerous. The only way to get rid of it is to have it removed surgically. It can be done in your doctors office in about 1/2hour. It's not painful. But time consuming because it is kind of like a iceburg what you see on top the skin is only a small portion of what is really there it has legs (under the skin that are like the roots of a tree)that if they don't get them all the cyst will come back. I had a cyst on my head removed and it took 1/2 hour to remove and they needed to put about 8 staples in my head to close up the emptyness after removing the cyst. Most doctors will nor remove them unless they are hurting you so if you really want it removed pretend it hurts.
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Yes, you absolutely have to go to the doctor. They happen all the time. And they are easy for a doctor to remove. It is probably a localized lymph node infection or a dermoid cyst. or maybe it is even a ganglion cyst. But you need to have it removed. \n\nInternet diagnosis isn't reliable. You need to talk to a doctor.
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Have you been told by your doctor that the problem is cysts?\n\nThe most common cysts are those of the skin and mucous membranes. A sebaceous cyst occurs when a sebaceous gland, the tiny oil gland at the base of each hair root, becomes plugged. Ordinarily this plugging just results in a blackhead, or a pus-filled pimple if the blackhead becomes infected. Occasionally however, the pimple does not break and the swelling becomes entrapped beneath the skin. Sebum (oil from the sebaceous gland) continues to flow into the sac that forms in the cavity, and the cyst grows to the size of a marble or larger. Sebaceous cysts can occur on any part of the body where there is hair.\n\nContact your doctor and ask if the same steps for treating acne will help your problem with the cysts, that are under your arm?\n\n- Gently wash the affected areas once or twice daily with the cleanser of your choice.\n\n- Use an acne cream or lotion. Start with over-the-counter lotions that contain benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid as the main ingredient.\n\n- If you use moisturizer, choose one that is labeled noncomedogenic (this has been tested and found not to cause pimples).\n\n- Don't squeeze your pimples. Your doctor can show you how to lance them.\n\n- Practice stress management techniques. Stress can worsen acne or help bring on outbreaks.\n\nYour doctor may recommend an acne ointment or cream, oral antibiotics, or both. Prescription lotions, creams, or gels containing vitamin A acid (tretinoin, commonly called Retin-A) help stop pimples from forming by prventing dead skin cells from sticking to the wall of the hair follicle. Antibiotics kill bacteria, which contribute to inflammation.\n\nI'm hoping this information helps you.\nGood luck
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Stay off it as much as you can, ice it if its swollen.  Take asprin regualarly to keep the swelling down.  I hope it gets better fast!
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Your shoulder joint is held in capsule that is not completely sealed, that is that it is sealed by muscle, ligaments and and an articular capsule made of cartilage, however it is not completely sealed which is good so that it can move more freely, but it can also make the shoulder easy to pop out of its socket.  That popping sound in your shoulder is probably the whole shoulder joint capsule making contact with another bone in the shoulder joint area, like I said it the joint is not completely smooth and when you work out a movement might possibly put enough stress on the joint capsule to come in contact with another bone in the area creating that "pop" until it returns to its normal position
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This sounds like an abscess to me, look up Pilonidal abscess or cyst as what you are describing sounds exactly like this.  You can not treat this yourself, you must see a Dr before it gets worse.\n\nI worked in a GP surgery for 7 years and we had a girl who had this, she had to come in a few times a week to have it cleaned and re-dressed.  Don't be embarrassed or worry it is quite a common condition and can be fixed.  \n\nGo and see a Dr to put your mind at rest.
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Cysts definitely need to be removed by medical professionals.  Even if it doesn't get infected, it not deal with properly it could scar badly and come back again.\n\nGo and see professional.
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Stop worrying.  It most likely is a cyst.  Your doctor if your are concerned enough will probably get an ultrasound of the area.  And Friday is okay.  If it is really upsetting up, see the doctor sooner.  I know how it is to have something occupy your mind like this.  We all have a tendency to think the worst but in reality its probably nothing.  If seeing the doctor earlier will reassure you then see the doc earlier.  No need to loose sleep  over it.
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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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It might be a cyst. These are big red lumps that don't come to a head and they hurt.\n\nDon't push it, squeeze or mess with it. If it doesn't go away, go to a local doctor who can inject it with a tiny needle full of hydrocortisone to shrink it. Cysts can make nasty scars if you fool around with them.
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Did this pleanty of times.  If you can see the spine, try to get it out...pain might be involved.  You can just squeeze them out.  Put antibiotic cream on the spots.
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A cyst may or may not be a benign tumor. You should see a doctor.
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Maybe an infection that has created a cyst that is putting pressure on the nerves , or maybe a stroke or tumor.  Maybe head trauma...e.g. if you fell out of bed in your sleep....or play sports and had a jarring impact.  Or maybe hypertension (high blood pressure) or even some medications or street drugs.   Like too much asprin or blood thinners.  See a doctor please
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It is common and very treatable.  Certainly tell your mom.  If it is the size it bothers you it is for sure time to be removed.  There are many over the counter remedies.  DON"T WORRY!
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All lumps are not cancer. That might even be a small hydrocoele(fluid in your ball-due to trauma) Sometimes even a lipoma or sebaceous cyst may be there Dont worry about the terms though tey may appear terrifyng they are benign.Go to your surgeon . They would let you know
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If indeed it is a Cyst, there is absolutely nothing he or you can do.\n\nThere are 3 types of cysts:\n\nLiquid Filled: these are usually on the surface of your skin, face, (Or ACNE). These can be popped, but will leave a scar if you do.\n\nSolid: These are just minor infections and go away after a while. \n\nAir Filled: These are a little more dicey. They often grown on the INSIDE of your body, such as nervous systems, blood streams, etc. They will usually go away from 2 - 8 weeks. However, if this persists, surgery MAY be needed.\n\nCysts aren't the end of the world. They are aggravating, but you won't die from it.\n\nHope this helps.
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Oh ouch...Well, stop messing with it first of all. Whatever it is, could be infected and if its not ready to pop and you keep pushing on it, you'll just push the infection to other areas as well. To me, anything out of the normal down there must be taken seriously because you don't know what it actually is. It could be just another cyst, it could be an ingrown hair or it could be a STD. I would borrow the cash and go to the doctor for, at least your own piece of mind. Don't worry it could be nothing. In the meantime, try putting a warm washcloth on the bump a few times throughout the day, if it is a pimple or an ingrown hair, the heat should help it come to a head. Good Luck =)