Meta description: Eyebrow cyst vary in size. In most incidents they are not harmful to your health. Cysts can be uncomfortable and cosmetically unattractive in the eyebrow area.
Eyebrow cysts are smooth non-infected fluid filled masses under the skin’s surface. These cysts are common and painless unless bacterial growth develops leading to an abscess. They are not contagious.
What is Eyebrow Cyst
Eyebrow cysts are lumps or masses under the skin. Medically, eyebrow cysts are referred to as dermoid cysts. Our skin has tiny glands that secrete sebum (oil). The buildup of fluid happens when the gland fluids can’t be secreted through the normal process of elimination. The cyst rarely gets infected, unless we intervene. Most of us have a naturally …show more content…
These types of cyst have no age, population or schedule distinction. They can pop up randomly.
Features of eyebrow cyst are visible:
• Small round bumps under the skin
• Redness, swelling or tenderness in the area
• Thick yellow pus
Symptoms Eyebrow Cyst
Eyebrow cysts vary from person to person. Some individuals suffer with skin conditions prone to triggering these cysts. The pea sized bump could harden causing it to become tender and painful to the touch. Acne vulgaris is known to cause cysts on the eyebrow. The accumulation of dead skin blocks the pores and prompts the development of raised skin at the base of the eyebrow hair.
Removing the cyst is not an emergency event. If they get infected, you need to see a doctor. They can be removed, if any of these conditions exist.
• Painful or inflamed
• Changes in color and size
• Bleeding or itching
Eyebrow cysts (Dermoid) are common in young children. The cause can be hair, sweat or oil glands or fatty tissue gets trapped in the skin. Sometimes they are present at birth, mostly they occur through the growing stages.
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• Sebaceous cyst – blocked caused by the sebaceous glands
• Infections - ingrown hairs, skin puncture like piercings.
How to Treat Eyebrow Cyst
Treating eyebrow cyst depends on the severity of the condition. Your doctor is going to determine which methods works best for treating inflammation, infection, swelling or ruptures. The decision will be based on your own health status. Some cysts will clear on their own within a week or two. If your cyst does not disappear on their own, you need to see a doctor for treatment.
Self-removal of facial cysts is now recommended. The chances of infection, bleeding or other complication will increase. Removing an eyebrow cyst is a minor surgery. The procedure and recovery is brief.
Your doctor will make a small incision is made on the top or the side of the cyst, allowing the fluid to drain. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent infected during recovery. There will also be instructed for care, including directions for washing the area and prohibiting the use of facial products or services. It’s a good idea to avoid sun exposure while the area is healing. Methods of