What is sebaceous cyst?
A sebaceous cyst is a non-painful lump beneath the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. Warm compresses applied to the site may help drain and heal the cyst.
How do members experience sebaceous cyst?
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Who has sebaceous cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 45 |
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