What to do if you have a sebaceous cyst on your face

The appearance of sebaceous cysts on the face is mainly treated by medication and surgery, and the exact treatment varies from person to person. A sebaceous cyst is a retention cystic disease formed when the excretory ducts of sebaceous glands are blocked due to various factors, which leads to swelling of the sebaceous epithelium. If a swelling is found on the surface of the body and is accompanied by pain or pus, it should be treated promptly. Common treatment drugs for sebaceous cysts include amoxicillin and cephalosporin, which are mainly used for preoperative presence of infection and postoperative control of inflammation. Surgical excision is usually performed under local anesthesia, trying to remove as much diseased tissue as possible, and there must be no residual cyst wall, otherwise it will easily lead to recurrence. Infected sebaceous cysts should be treated with surgical excision after infection control, and incision and drainage is suitable for those whose local infection cannot be controlled or whose cysts have been combined. If you are diagnosed with sebaceous cysts, you should seek medical treatment in a timely manner and should not take medication without authorization in order to avoid delaying your condition. Pay attention to rest on weekdays, quit smoking and drinking, and maintain facial hygiene to avoid secondary infection.