Cysts Treatment In Swansea, IL

Do you feel uncomfortable by the tenderness or discomfort of a skin lesion called a cyst? If these blemishes do not disappear on their own, they can be treated with a simple localized surgical excision. Dr. Steve Musick, and his team of highly skilled dermatology professionals are here to help you.

What Are Cysts?

Cysts which are usually localized lesions that can appear anywhere on the body. Cysts may appear as a raised bump under the skin. Most cysts are benign (non-cancerous) and should be treated by a skincare professional. There is no commonality in size as they can remain small or grow larger over time.

Cysts are usually not painful and do not cause a problem unless they are very large, growing in a sensitive area, become infected or rupture under the skin.

Treatment Of Cysts

Do not attempt to treat your cysts by squeezing or draining it yourself. This can cause the cyst to rupture and become painful or inflamed.

Dr. Steve Musick is a Board-Certified Dermatologist by The American Board of Dermatology and treats all types of skin conditions in the Swansea, IL and St. Louis metropolitan area. There are numerous treatments that Dr. Musick and his team can perform and it is best to make an appointment for proper evaluation of any skin condition to rule out any possibility of skin cancer.

All cysts are not the same! There are several types of cysts that may develop on the skin or beneath the skin’s surface. These include:

Digital mucous cysts. This type of cyst develops at the base of a fingernail or toenail. The digital mucous cyst, as it sounds, is filled with mucous. It may resemble a blister.

Epidermoid cysts. These growths form due to a buildup of keratin in a localized area under the skin. Common areas for epidermoid cysts include the head, face, back, and neck. This type of cyst could become infected, causing swelling, redness, and pain. Rather than being filled with fluid, this cyst is filled with dead skin cells.

Ganglion cysts. This type of cyst is most commonly seen near a joint or tendon. Ganglion cysts may range in size from tiny to over an inch in diameter. Because of their location, these cysts may press on a nearby nerve, resulting in pain. The cyst may also limit the range of motion in the nearby joint.

Pilar cysts. These cysts grow on the scalp. A pilar cyst may feel like a firm knot beneath the skin. There is a chance that the cyst could burst or could lead to hair loss around it. Fortunately, these cysts tend to grow slowly.

To make an appointment, call Musick Dermatology & Advanced Clinical Spa in Swansea, IL today at (618) 628-2588. We accept most health insurance programs.

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