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I would recommend making an appointment to see a dermatologist, to better assess this spot of concern. They will be able to give you the best course of treatment to minimize scarring.
Without history, several issues must be considered.1) If new cystic like lesion:a. epidermal cyst (most common cyst but not common on the nose)b. adnexal cyst (numerous other benign but less common cysts)c. Basal cell skin cancer, (this can present as a cystic mass or solid tumor/growth)d. if violaceous hue, rarely merkel cell carcinoma must also be considered.2) If slow growing over decades:a. moles can occasionally appear cystic or as a firm papule/nodule.If acute onset, a biopsy or shave removal sending to pathology may be warranted.During a shave removal or biopsy, the base of the lesion may suggest clues to the clinical lesion.For a true cyst, removal of the entire cyst is necessary to cure/resolve the cyst. With this growth, a biopsy or shave removal and sending to pathology is likely warranted especially if acute in onset.
You did not specify whether you are talking about an acne or rosacea cyst or an inflamed epidermoid (sebaceous) cyst. Acne or rosaceal acne cysts may respond to one injection session, so long as the correct concentration and amount were injected. However, it is not uncommon to require a second...
If your cysts are independent of previous piercings, then I would say you can proceed with ear piercing. I wouldn't recommend getting a piercing at the exact point of a cyst. If you have a history of keloiding (producing large scars) at the sites of previous piercings, you can still get your...
Hello, In my experience, when removing cysts, surgical removal may be the best option. When surgically removing cysts, the entire cyst wall is removed making reoccurrence less likely. Waiting for the cyst to not be inflamed, can decrease the chance of infection. For cysts in the skin, a...