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Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:35 pm  |
Howdy, all-
I have had this odd cyst right on top of my cheek for years, which I'd like to get rid of. But it's not the kind that's red and swollen. It looks like a blackhead, but it isn't raised. It has a dark "head" and a small area around it is also dark. I admit I've picked at it and some dark matter comes out. Then it fills up again.
I've used my trusty Retin A, to no avail. Retin A normally brings pimples to a quick head so I can extact them with little effort. Not this time. I also tried Renee Rouleau's cyst treatment and drawing salve unsuccessfully. My aesthetician told me microdermabrasion treatments would eventually help, but she was wrong (although they helped my skin overall).
On good days, I try to tell myself it's a Marilyn Monroe-type mole. But, instead of being delusional, I'd really just prefer to get rid of it.
Anyone had this type of cyst and gotten rid of it? Help.... Thanks! |
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Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:44 pm |
| What does your derm say? |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:21 am |
| i read online that some epidermal cysts require surgery for removal... |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:27 am |
| Yes, the derm said we'd have to cut it out. But I was wondering if there were alternatives...? Sometimes I think we know more than most derms... |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:06 am |
| u gotta get it surgically removed, my dad had one like that on his back and the doc said it could b cancerous. so get it removed |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:21 am |
| Self treating cysts is a very bad idea. |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:26 am |
| TooInvolved wrote: |
| Yes, the derm said we'd have to cut it out. But I was wondering if there were alternatives...? Sometimes I think we know more than most derms... |
Not when it comes to something as potentially dangerous as this, m'dear. Have your derm remove it!
jmho
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:39 am |
| Take your derm's advice! |
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A girl of 25, living in Singapore & still searching for that one line of skincare products that i can continue using for long term for my combi-dry-prone to bumps/spots skin... |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:42 am |
| Or go to a PS. |
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:28 am |
More than a few Derms don't know much about skin care. They are more focused on disease. If you decide to think about having it cut out, go to a PS not a Derm.
It sounds like it could be Sebaceous Hyperplasia. I have one on my cheekbone that
Differin has helped |
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