Sebaceous cyst
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with sebaceous cyst
Treatments taken by people for sebaceous cyst
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Who has sebaceous cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 8 say sebaceous cyst is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 11 | |
| 20-29 years | 7 | |
| 30-39 years | 8 | |
| 40-49 years | 4 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 1 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 42 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 35 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 4 |