Has anyone here had a cyst removed?

Have you ever had a cyst removed? From where, and how long did it take you to heal?





I have a cyst about the size of a large pea just below the skin, but apparently it is also in some tissue. I went to a dermatologist, who said I can get it removed, but it's not life threatening. He said if it keeps growing (it just started growing recently after having been there for 2 yrs) then I should go ahead and get it done because the bigger the cyst, the bigger the scar, and if it grows, at some pt I will have to have it removed regardless. But he also said that everyone he knows who had a cyst like this removed said it wasn't worth it, because it's a pain to heal from? Something like that. So he said it was completely up to me. I am leaning towards getting it done, but wanted to know what I was in for.





Anyway, if anyone can share their experience, I'd appreciate it. Anything about scarring, pain, recovery time, etc.





The cyst is on my upper abdomen.

Has anyone here had a cyst removed?
Yes, from my scalp. It took about a week to heal and there was virtually no pain.





Now, when the cyst is removed, it may or may not involve removing a small bit of skin. You'll get stitches either way, and a very small scar. Not something to worry about.





I suggest you go ahead and get that cyst removed.
Reply:Yes, I had a fatty tumor removed the size of a pea from my inner thigh. It is fast and relatively painless. I guess the shot to deaden is the worst part. I did not even need stitches. It is worth getting it over with...
Reply:i had a cyst removed from arm and no big deal. he deadened it took it out [didnt hurt] left a very thin scar and is not very noitceable
Reply:I believe that you may have a condition called Hidradenitis Supprativa.of re-occurring boils/ cysts/abscesses , that are often misdiagnosed as ingrown hairs, herpes, being unclean or over wieght and folliculitis. This is a newly diagnosed skin condition , but there is a lot of info out there.


Here is a link :


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradeniti...





or the HS_USA page is ..


http://www.hs-usa.org/hidradenitis_suppu...





If this sounds like it might be you, READ it, PRINT it out, and TAKE it to your DOC.


Its better to try to start treatment soon, it can spread over the body if left untreated. These boils can become quite large and painful. Sometimes even lasting for weeks or months , do not attempt to POP them they can then tunnel under your skin and spread all over the body. Most common areas are armpits, groin, binkni line, inner legs, and intimate places and basically anywhere that sweats and rub against clothing. Stress is a big inducer.





There is a support group at MSN





http://groups.msn.com/HidradenitisSuppor...





This is also a link to a PDF of a study in Germany about HS and if it is genetic... I thought it was intresting :





http://www.hs-foundation.org/pdf/2000_Cl...





and a yahoo one, and I am open for questions!


I have had this for 8 years, I was misdiagnosed for a LONG time, It was very embarrassing, painful and scary. I am just trying to help out so you don’t have to wait as long as I did.





Currently I have 5 , 2 next to each other on my right inner groin. 2 in my upper HAIR area, and 1 med sized on my **** on the panty line, and they do come every week or so. I find that certian foods, not having a regular showering regimen, wearing clothing that irratiates the area.. and STRESS usually are a precusor to getting one.





I also prefer to use NEXCARE bandages.. there are 2 kinds I like for comfort and stay put reasons..


the first is like a clear bandaid.... soft on the edges with a small area of bandage... helps with those buggers when they are on bikni line.. usually stay for me.. or occasionally on my inner thigh for those I like the foamy sponge like ones that are beige in color.. I think they are 3M.