Sebaceous cyst

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?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with 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 20
60s 16
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 19
Female 45
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