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2. Sebaceous cyst - Wikipedia

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   Cysts may be related to high levels of testosterone, hence may be more frequent in users of anabolic steroids. [5] A case has been reported of a sebaceous cyst being caused by the human botfly. [6] Hereditary causes of sebaceous cysts include Gardner's syndrome and basal cell nevus syndrome.

3. Steatocystoma simplex - Wikipedia

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   Relative incidence of cutaneous cysts. Steatocystoma is labeled at right. Steatocystoma simplex is a skin condition characterized by a skin lesion that occurs with equal frequency in adult women and men, and is typically found on the face, trunk, or extremities. [1]: 679 It is related to Steatocystoma multiplex. [2]

4. Steatocystoma multiplex - Wikipedia

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   Individual cysts can be removed surgically. In most cases, small incisions (cuts into the skin) allow the cyst and its contents to be extracted through the opening. If it is tethered to the underlying skin, excision biopsy may be necessary. Cysts can also be removed by laser, electrosurgery or cryotherapy.

5. Comedo - Wikipedia

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   Whether a skin condition classifies as acne depends on the number of comedones and infection. [4] Comedones should not be confused with sebaceous filaments. Comedo-type ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is not related to the skin conditions discussed here. DCIS is a noninvasive form of breast cancer, but comedo-type DCIS may be more aggressive ...

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] Nevus sebaceous, a hairless region or plaque on ...

7. Category:Epidermal nevi, neoplasms, and cysts - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Epidermal nevi, neoplasms, and cysts" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 259 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .

8. Acne Face Mapping Has Existed for Centuries, but Is It Legit?

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   The oily sebum your skin makes to lubricate itself collects and forms sebaceous filaments, and when mixed with dead skin and dirt, can create clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, and even cysts ...

9. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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   The skin weighs an average of four kilograms, covers an area of two square metres, and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are: glabrous skin, the hairless skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [3]