{"id":99005,"date":"2021-04-16T10:25:41","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T10:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=99005"},"modified":"2023-10-16T07:49:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T07:49:13","slug":"sebaceous-cyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/sebaceous-cyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Sebaceous cyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A cyst which forms when a sebaceous gland is blocked.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sac (cyst) filled with fatty matter (sebum) secreted by a sebaceous gland. The cyst occurs as a result of blockage in the gland, which then over-distends. Surgical removal of the gland is required for permanent relief.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A cyst arising in an oil-secreting (sebaceous) gland of the skin. It may grow to a considerable size and be filled with yellowish cheesy sebum, which sometimes becomes infected. Sebaceous cysts are found most commonly on the scalp, scrotum, and vulva and rarely occur before puberty. Treatment is by surgical excision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum. Sebaceous cysts are frequently seen on the scalp and the back They should be removed surgically by a dermatologist.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-279\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A benign and smooth lump beneath the skin, often found on the scalp, face, ear, or genitals. These cysts contain a yellowish, cheese-like substance and can occasionally grow large and become infected by bacteria, causing discomfort. Surgical removal might be necessary for larger or infected cysts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An inflammation that develops beneath the skin due to the obstruction of a sebaceous gland duct. It can manifest anywhere sebaceous glands are present but is notably frequent on the scalp.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cyst which forms when a sebaceous gland is blocked. Sac (cyst) filled with fatty matter (sebum) secreted by a sebaceous gland. The cyst occurs as a result of blockage in the gland, which then over-distends. Surgical removal of the gland is required for permanent relief. 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