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  2. Sebaceous cyst - Wikipedia

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    True" sebaceous cysts, which originate from sebaceous glands and which contain sebum, are relatively rare and are known as steatocystoma simplex or, if multiple, as steatocystoma multiplex. Medical professionals have suggested that the term "sebaceous cyst" be avoided since it can be misleading.

  3. Does Medicare Cover Sebaceous Cyst Removal? - AOL

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    obstructs an orifice, such as the mouth, nose, or anus. affects eye function, vision, or tear production ... Sebaceous cyst removal is typically an outpatient procedure covered by Medicare Part B ...

  4. Steatocystoma multiplex - Wikipedia

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    The cysts can be removed via excision, though conventional cyst excision techniques have proven impractical, and a specialized regimen is required. [5] Cryotherapy and electrodessication may also be tried, but since it is a genetic disorder all the modalities have very little effect. Individual cysts can be removed surgically.

  5. Rhinophyma - Wikipedia

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    Chronic infection is common as the thickened sebaceous fluid traps bacteria. [2] Rhinophyma is characterised by hypertrophy of nasal skin, with hyperplasia and fibrosis of the sebaceous glands and connective tissue. The nasal tip and alae are preferentially affected by the hypertrophy, and the lower portion of the nose is predominantly affected ...

  6. Sebaceous gland - Wikipedia

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    Sebaceous cyst is a term used to refer to both an epidermoid cyst and a pilar cyst, though neither of these contain sebum, only keratin and do not originate in the sebaceous gland and so are not true sebaceous cysts. A true sebaceous cyst is relatively rare and is known as a steatocystoma. [38]

  7. Milium (dermatology) - Wikipedia

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    Relative incidence of cutaneous cysts. Milia is labeled at bottom right. A milium (pl.: milia), also called a milk spot or an oil seed, [1] is a clog of the eccrine sweat gland. It is a keratin-filled cyst that may appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.

  8. Everything You Need to Know About Acne, from Causes to ... - AOL

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    Cysts: Cysts are large, soft, pus-filled lesions beneath the skin’s surface. Also called cystic acne, this type of acne can cause severe inflammation and even infection.

  9. Hidrocystoma - Wikipedia

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    Hidrocystoma (also known as cystadenoma, [1] a Moll's gland cyst, [1] and a sudoriferous cyst [1]) is an adenoma of the sweat glands. [2]: 787 Hidrocystomas are cysts of sweat ducts, usually on the eyelids. [3]: 664 They are not tumours (a similar-sounding lesion called hidroadenoma is a benign tumour).