Epidermoid cyst removing them without a scar by Dr. Philip Young of Bellevue? This is my discussion on this topic:
The patient mentioned this: “I actually have an epidermoid cyst and dermatologists told me that there is no way to get rid of them without a scar. she said you can leave them alone and hopefullly one day they can go away.. is this the best advice with no scar ?”
I answered:”They could get worst and get infected. If you don’t mind the cosmetic impact then you can wait and see what happens. I don’t usually see them go away and if they do it takes a long time”
Epidermoid cysts occur when there is some event that causes the hair follicle or pilosebaceous unit to become clogged and then the lining of the hair follicle starts to grow and form a cyst or pocket that goes into your tissues. I am unaware of removing them without a scar. Usually the best way is to excise the lesion to get rid of them. There are ways to make the incision look better.
Thanks for reading, Dr Young
Dr Young specializes in Plastic Surgery and is located in Bellevue near Seattle, Washington
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