Is there a soft lump behind your ear?

In daily life, many people may have had a similar experience, that is, a soft lump suddenly appears behind the ear. In fact, most of the soft lumps are caused by local sebaceous cysts. Most cysts are benign subcutaneous hyperplasia masses. Generally, you can observe them for a few days. If the mass grows very quickly in a short period of time, it is best to perform surgery to remove it. If there is redness, swelling and pain, active anti-inflammatory treatment can be used.

What should I pay attention to when having sebaceous cysts?

Sebaceous cyst refers to the accumulation of sebaceous glands in the sebaceous gland after the sebaceous gland duct is blocked, which will form a cyst over a long period of time. This disease is a common benign skin tumor. Many people have experienced this disease, especially young people who are in their period of rapid growth and development.

Currently, the main method for treating sebaceous cysts is surgical excision. During the operation, the capsule should be removed as much as possible to reduce the recurrence of the disease. Experts say that before surgery for sebaceous cysts, patients should find the original skin opening and have it completely removed during the operation to prevent recurrence. During the operation, a fusiform skin incision can be designed along the skin texture on the skin connected to the cyst and the cyst can be removed together with the skin. At the same time, it is also important to remove the cyst as completely as possible. If the cyst wall remains, it is prone to recurrence. If there are symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, heat and pain before surgery, the inflammation should be controlled first and surgery should be arranged later.

What are the preventive measures for sebaceous cysts?

Patients with sebaceous cysts should pay special attention to skin care and hygiene, and take frequent baths, change clothes, and cut nails.

Reduce the intake of fried, spicy, and nut foods: This type of food can easily stimulate the growth of acne and acne, so if you want to reduce the problem of acne, acne, or acne, you must first change your eating habits, drink more water and eat more vegetables and fruits to speed up the body's metabolism and promote the cell's ability to detoxify.

It is a benign tumor and recovery after surgery is good. If most of the tumor can be removed, recurrence is generally late, and may be delayed to several years or even decades. The incidence of malignant transformation is very low, with only a few reports. Dermoid cyst is a congenital disease. It is only necessary to prevent residues during surgical removal and avoid recurrence. Epidermal cysts are a type of disease caused by neurogenesis retention and are benign tumors. Because the cyst is filled with keratin, it is also called keratin cyst. After the operation, you should maintain good personal hygiene, change clothes frequently, cut your nails, and keep your skin clean. Do not squeeze the wound with your fingers to avoid infection. After the operation, you should pay attention to taking anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-bacterial infection drugs, etc. In addition, the patient's mood should be kept comfortable.

1. Patients with sebaceous cysts should pay special attention to skin care and hygiene, and take frequent baths, change clothes, and cut nails.

2. Do not squeeze the cyst hard to avoid artificial stimulation and inflammation. Larger cysts can be removed surgically.

3. If there is secondary infection, apply local hot and moist compress and take antibacterial drugs in time. Cyst removal can be performed after the inflammation is eliminated or controlled.

4. If the cyst is found to have become purulent, you should go to the hospital for incision and drainage. The cyst removal surgery can be performed only after the wound has healed.