What can be done for small solid swelling on the arm that looks like a cyst?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a small solid little thing on my arm that looks like a cyst or wart that I would like to get treated. I thought it to be a pimple, so I tried to take it out with a small needle but was afraid to go deep. So, I did not achieve anything, and I just made it red. It has grown a bit over a period of eight months, and I cannot see a hair or blackhead or head on it. I would like to know what this is and how we can remove it.

Please guide.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I need some pictures to help you precisely. I cannot guess it by your description. Most probably, it might be an epidermoid cyst. Let me confirm when I see few pictures of it.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

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Yes, it is an epidermoid cyst that will have a punctum or small black dot opening at the center or at the periphery. It is not a serious one. Plan for excision or intralesional Triamcinolone injection, or intralesional cryotherapy. It grows very slowly due to the accumulation of sebum along with dead keratin cells. No topicals or oral medication will help in resolving it.

Thank you.