Sebaceous Cycts

I have the same thing on my scalp ray_jay but never thought about getting them removed, mine don`t hurt either… don`t want them to get infected tho I guess! Thanks for the info gals.

ive got one on my neck, it had been there for yrs and it did get infected, it became huge like the size of a golf ball. i was put on antibiotics for 3weeks and it didnt go away so i went to hospital, they had to cut it open and drain it out, it was really painful, and i know this sounds gross but i asked to see what was in it… was soo horrible will never forget it LOL after a few days it started to clear and heal, i have a tinny scar but…………..

Its back and slowly getting bigger like you im not sure wat to do, thinking of bringing it up the next time i go to the docs
all i can say is its very painful when they get infecte, just thought i`d share my story lol good luck hun

wil do :))

thanks ladies..

let me know how you go kylie..would be very interested to hear…

Hey Ray jay,

I had a sebaceous cyst on the back of my neck. It was probaly the size of a pea.
My Dr said its best to get them removed. I had it done at the Dr surgrey and did not feel a thing.
My hairdresser let me knoe the onther day i have a litlle bump on my scalp, i am going to get it checked next week. I think getting them removed is the best.

oh I have a little one on my scalp too.
I thought about getting it removed but im too scared lol

Hey Ray jay,

I don`t have them but I a little bit about them. They happen when the outlet to sebaceous gland i.e. oil producing gland is blocked and the secretions collect within. The have to have a `black puntum` in the centre which indicates the opening of the gland. They are typically painless. They should be left alone if its not a worry. The only complication being infection and thats when they start to hurt.
Doctors do a procedure called incision and drainage where they empty the cyst and close it, depending on how big it is. Consider talking to your GP if you are likely to infect it by brushing or combing your hair.