What is the black hard stuff coming out of my back?

It is a very common phenomenon to have pimples on the skin, but most people don’t take it seriously. However, sometimes the pimples will slowly grow bigger and harder. If you squeeze them with your hands, some black hard things will come out. If this happens suddenly on your skin, it is best to take it seriously and go to a regular professional hospital for relevant examinations to avoid worsening of the condition and affecting your health.

What is the black hard stuff coming out of my back?

It is most likely caused by a sebaceous cyst.

What are the symptoms of sebaceous cysts?

1. In fact, sebaceous cysts are different from some acne. Generally, small bumps protruding from the skin surface appear when the pores in the skin are blocked. However, this condition will disappear as the skin blockage is relieved. However, sebaceous cysts are different. Although there will be protrusions after the occurrence of this cyst, it will not be on the surface of the skin, because this is a symptom of blockage of the sebaceous gland ducts and occurs in deeper skin.

2. The symptoms of sebaceous cysts are also different, and the size of the cysts is also different. Some are as big as peas, and some can be as big as chestnuts. Generally, the cyst is spherical or hemispherical. This type of cyst is a hard lump. Although it is higher than the skin surface, there will be no symptoms of thinning of the epidermis. This cyst is mobile. Generally, it occurs alone, but there are also cases where multiple cysts occur together and cluster. In this case, it often ruptures and becomes festered due to skin infection. Therefore, sebaceous cysts must be well cared for.

3. Sebaceous cysts can occur in a wide range of areas, generally in places where sebaceous glands are densely distributed, such as the scalp, face, and even the scrotal skin. Some people are also particularly prone to cysts on their backs. These cysts are painless when they first occur. However, infections often occur due to poor care. At this time, the surface of the cyst and the surrounding tissues will have inflammatory reactions, and there will be obvious redness, swelling and pain. Regardless of the cause, when a cyst ruptures, a tofu-like substance will flow out. This is actually some inflammatory sebum.

Sebaceous cysts are often easily confused with lipomas or fibromas because in the early stages, the skin symptoms caused by these tumors are similar. After reading the above description, you can generally understand the symptoms of sebaceous cysts, which can better prevent serious consequences caused by untimely treatment of cysts. Because this type of cyst may recur after treatment, you must pay attention to taking good care of your skin.