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Sebaceous cysts are non-cancerous (benign) bumps under the skin that are filled with semi – solid material. They are very common and mostly found on the scalp, face, neck and back, though can develop anywhere on skin except the palms of hands and the soles of feet. Homeopathic remedies for sebaceous cysts help in resolving cysts by discharging and clearing off the contents & gradually shrink and dissolve these cysts.
The term sebaceous cyst refers to either an epidermoid cyst which originates from the epidermis (top layer of the skin) or a pilar cyst that originate from the hair follicles.
As these cyst don’t originate from sebaceous glands and don’t contain sebum, So the term sebaceous cyst is inappropriate for them. The true sebaceous cysts are the ones that originate from sebaceous glands (glands in the skin having an opening in the hair follicle gland where it secrete oily matter known as sebum). These cyst contain sebum (an oily matter produced by sebaceous glands that aid lubrication of the hair and skin). They are very rare and are known as steatocystoma simplex.
Causes
The epidermoid cysts develop from the skin. The surface of the skin, known as the epidermis consists of thin layers of cells. These cells are constantly shed off. The epidermoid cysts develop from inward movement and trapping of skin cells and multiplying there in spite of moving out on the skin surface and shedding outside. They can also develop from any damage that causes cells on top of the skin to be implanted in the lower layer. They can follow irritation or injury to the skin too.
The true sebaceous cysts can form due to deformed, damage or blockage of the duct of the sebaceous gland (this duct act a passage from where the sebum / oil is able to leave). It can follow a trauma like a surgical wound or scratch on the skin.
Sometimes the cyst is linked to genetic conditions like Gardner’s syndrome (a rare genetic disorder in which there occurs multiple polyps in the colon i.e. large intestine along with some other tumours outside the colon. The other tumours outside the colon may include fibromas, epidermoid cyst, desmoid tumours, osteomas of skull).
In many cases no cause can be ruled out behind the sebaceous cyst.
Symptoms
They are felt as a lump under the skin. They grow very slowly, are harmless and usually do not cause any problem but can be uncomfortable and cosmetically look bad.
Though they can occur on any body part, they are more common on the scalp, face, neck, back, chest and ears. In males they commonly develop in scrotum and chest. They may contain fibrous tissue, fluids. They may also contain keratin (a strong protein present in the skin, nails and also teeth). Next they may be filled with somewhat viscous, serosanguineous fluid that contains pus and blood. The type of the contents of the cyst vary depending on if the cyst is infected or not.
The size can vary from a few mm to around 5 cm. These are round in shape and when touched these cyst feels smooth, mostly soft and movable. The small cyst are not painful and tender to touch. But when they are large they can be painful and cause pressure on the surrounding parts. They also become painful if they get infected, damaged or inflamed. When infected or inflamed the skin over the cyst becomes red, tender and sore. A thick, yellow, cheesy, bad smelling material may sometimes drain from the cyst. The cyst should not be scratched, pricked popped or squeezed to prevent chance of infection. These cysts are commonly found in the hairy areas of the body. In long standing cases the hair on the surface of skin above the cyst may be lost. Most times no complications occur in it. But sometimes few complications can arise. The first complication that can arise is its fixation if it extends deep in the body and connects to underlying tissue and forms a fixed lump that does not move. Next complication is infection (when bacteria gain entry in the cyst) resulting in abscess formation. Other complications include inflammation and rupture of the sebaceous cysts. Very rarely epidermoid cysts can lead to skin cancer.
Homeopathic Remedies for Sebaceous Cysts
Homeopathy carries a good scope to treat these cysts. There are numerous homeopathic medicines that can help in dissolving, shrinking these cysts. These medicines halt further growth and increase the size of these cysts. The results vary from case to case depending upon the size and duration of the cyst. The medicines for its treatment are of natural origin so they treat them in a very safe, mild, gentle way without any side effects. These medicines are very effective and may even subside the need of surgical intervention in many cases of cyst.
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Silicea
Silicea is a very effective homeopathic medicine for treating cases of different types of cysts including sebaceous cyst. It possesses a great ability to shrink and dissolve the cysts. It is also indicated for cases where infection has occurred with abscess formation. In such cases pus discharge is present. The pus is scanty. It has a bad smell. Its use is also recommended for sebaceous cyst on the scalp. Such cyst are smooth and appear shiny where this medicine is required.
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Baryta Carb
This is the next very beneficial medicine for treatment of various kind of cysts and tumours. It is most prominently indicated for cyst on the scalp. Scalp may be sensitive to touch in cases needing it. Apart from this it offers help in case of fatty tumours, swollen and hard indurated glands.
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Graphites
Graphites is yet another well-indicated medicine having a marked action on dissolving the cysts. Like Baryta Carb, it is also a significant medicine for treating sebaceous cyst on the scalp. For using it the cyst is large and smooth. Scalp is hairy. Itching and marked heat may be present on the scalp.
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Thuja
It is natural medicine prepared from fresh green twigs of plant Thuja occidentalis commonly known as Arbor Vitae. This plant belongs to family Coniferae. It is the next medicine in the list to treat many sorts of cyst and tumours. Firstly it is useful to treat sebaceous cyst. Next it is helpful to treat cyst in the breast and ovaries. Other than these it is an important medicine for spongy and fatty tumours.
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Hepar Sulph
Like medicine Silicea, this medicine possesses a great power to manage cases where infection has occurred and abscess has formed. In such cases it works well when there is pus discharge that can be blood stained also. With this there is throbbing or splinter like pain present in the infected site. The abscess is also tender and sensitive to touch. The skin overlying the abscess is inflamed and appears warm to touch.
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Kali Bromatum
It is also an important medicine for treating sebaceous cyst. Not only these cysts it also have a marked affinity to treat many other types of cyst and tumours. Among them ovarian cyst, fibroids and fatty tumours are the ones well treated with this medicine.
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Lobelia Inflata
It is prepared from plant puke weed either with fresh plant when in flower and seed or its dried leaves. This plant belongs to the family lobeliaceae. This medicine has a tendency to resolve most obstinate cysts on the scalp. It either makes the cyst dissolve gradually or resolves it by aiding the discharge of its contents.
Some Other Valuable Medicines
In addition to above some of the other important medicines indicated for treating sebaceous cysts include Conium, Phytolacca, Calcarea Carb, Agaricus and Spongia.
Mam I’m suffering from multiple Sebecious Cysts on Scroutum I’m 23 year old plz suggest me some homeopathic medicine or ways to treat my disease
My mother is 76 years old. She met with accident, 12 years ago, which fractured the right elbow and middle of spine. Due to prolonged intake of antibiotics and related medicines, both her kidneys developed multiple cysts. She developed high BP also as a result of medicines. We tried ayurveda, but to no avail. She has not taken any medicine for last 20 days now. We want to try homeopathy. Kindly advise…
Baryta Carb how much dose for this medication in the first. i should start? My son has Cyst on his head . I was reading about homeopathic medication. I need some guidance.
Can u plz suggest remedy for cyst in right kidny. Tahmks
Hi sir
I have an infected sebaceous on my thigh. Size is like a pea.which medicine I should use
Skin cyst .amar Pete, pithe, buke, hate ache choto Baro ,kichu lege gele halka kanta futar mato batha Kore er jonna ami ki treatment korbo.
I have a painless round swelling on my left side scrotum.
It is present since more than 2 years.
Only now it is steadily getting bigger.
Sebecios cyst on scalp which medicine shall I take with dose
Dear Dr, What can help with getting rid of Fatty benign cyst in r kidney? I have digestive issues and small intestine inflammation on and off with constipation, I have had non alcoholic fatty liver before however not over weight nor do I eat bad food. Though not a lot of exercise done due to shoulder and neck pain with migraines on and off. Could you advise anything that might help! Thank you so much 🙏
Dermoid cyst in finger. Child age 6years. I want to know which medicine i take?
Dear Doctor Thanks for providing such helpfull information for treating sebceous cyst. I have been facing these for a long time and have undergone with many surgeries but have not tried homeopathy treatment yet. As a last hope i am going to take homeopathy medicine as prescribed by you. Do i only take one medicine out of these. Please guide me.
Здравейте, д-р Шарма! Има малка епидермална киста между подмишницата и талията, която се възпали стана болезнена и се увеличи.Пих антибиотик по препоръка на личния лекар , но само спадна болката и леко оттока.Все още е възпалена макар и по-малко.Какво бихте ми препоръчали?БлагодаряВи предварително!
I have multiple cyst in my hands and one recently appeared in my lower abdomen. It is not visible but can be felt when palpated. I would like take some homeopathic medicine instead of doing surgeries in multiple places. How and from where can I get the appropriate medicine for these sebaceous cyst?
Hello Dr Sharmas
I am 43 years old and i have 7-8 cysts in my scalp. 4-5 out if them are large in size now. It creates heaviness sometimes in surrounding areas and also it is disappointing while
Combing.
I can feel developing and growing more in the scalp only. Can these be treated, pl advice.
Regards
Have 2-3 cysts on the scalp of my head for many years. Recently 2 hof them are slightly growing. Is there any homeopathy treatment for this.
THANK YOU. ITS HELPFUL
Hello Dr Sharma I have a sebaceous cyst that was formed from an old harpsichord, on the underside of my chin, just above my jaw. Can i use Thuja (It is natural medicine prepared from fresh green twigs of plant Thuja occidentalis commonly known as Arbor Vitae.) ?
Hello doctor,,I am 21 year old student (College),I have a small painless cyst inside my right scrotal by 8-9 months.I feel my scrotal little heavier due to cyst.When I touch the cyst it rotates . I want to join Indian Army,,,I also got an ultrasound done..But there is everything normal in the report..How can I make it normal,,so that I can join Indian Army.. Please help me.. I am worried 😫. Thanking you
I have KERATION CYST on the HIP since a few years; after growing to a big size, it busted by itself realeasing CHEASY , FOUL smell stuff ( like rotten Protein); it is almost gone in size but continues to produce same kind of stuff released through a HOLE develoed on the upper side of the cyst.
SILICEA 30 EFFECTIVE FOR EPIDERMIC CYSTS
My elderly obese cat has developed a rapidly growing large cyst on her left leg. I’ve only seen it the past few weeks and it is already huge. Cysts aren’t covered in my homeopathic vet book. She is an inside kitty only and I do not give her immunizations.
If it’s on a joint area it’s a synovial effusion.
The synovial fluid has created a pocket and seeped into it.
These tend to start as a soft area and may go unnoticed until it’s larger.
My cat has one on her front leg, at the elbow (knee) and I have used Apis mellifica to ease pain & create a feeling of well-being, I’ve used sepia, antimomium tart., and while I’ve lessened the size it has not gone away….however, 2 years ago I had it drained twice about a year apart by veterinarian & it came back both times.
The best you can do is watch for pain such as limping or trouble lying down or getting comfortable and treat by using arnica for pain, and look up homeopathic remedies for synovial effusion.
Treatment may include remedies for rheumatism, arthritis, and other muscle/skeletal disease.
There are homeopathic books for cat treatments and one I really like is by George Macleod ‘Cats Homeopathic Remedies’ & also the remedies we use work well on animals.
Observation (including mood of animal) is key and most of the time 30c is fine.
I would keep aconite on hand; it quickly allays fear as well as being useful when fever is a symptom. Arnica both 30c and 10m.
Hope this helps.
Hello Doctor, I think I have a Sebaceous cyst in my lower portion of left cheek from many days but now it’s paining. What can I do for it? I am 31 year now.
Hello, I started getting a lump under my skin back in my 30’s, it was near my elbow and about the size of a quarter. This was the only bump under the skin until my 50’s, then I started growing more bumps under the skin, mostly in both of my arms, some in my thighs, and a few in my back and waist. I must have at least 50 of these bumps now. Some rarely ache, some are hard, some are mushy, and I can move abit, some really hurt if I push down on.
The first bump, one day just started getting smaller, and amazingly just went away.
I thought, this is great, maybe all of the other bumps will do the same.
But, that has not happened.
I’m in my 60’s now, and just keep finding more bumps.
My body has been injured many times, broken bones, dislocated my elbow, where there’s several bumps, both knees have been replaced, wondering if all the trauma to these parts of my body has caused blockages to start the cysts.
Can you recommend a homeopathic remedy, that will chase these bumps out of my body.
Hot compress will cure slowly