Is it normal for a tiny pin sized hole to form after a healing wound?

Question

I had a cyst removed a few months ago. I went to a dermatologist and she closed it with dissolvable stitches inside and regular stitches outside. I had my top stitches removed and it looked like it closed nicely but yesterday I noticed swelling and some drainage coming out. BUT I noticed a small pin sized hole next to the initial incision line. What does this mean? There are no signs of infection and very minimal drainage. Im worried and can't see my doctor for another few days.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

A cyst has a small pore that communicates with the outside.  Usually that pore is removed along with the cyst.  It sounds like that may not have been done in your case.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your recovery issues.  Unfortunately without photographs it is difficult to offer advice and I would recommend seeing your dermatologist for an in-person exam.  A separation that occurs months after the original surgery is concerning for either  a suture that has worked itself to the skin surface or a possible recurrence of your cyst.  Hope this helps.

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