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Epidermoid Cyst / Sebaceous Cyst
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Epidermoid Cyst / Sebaceous Cyst

Get expert care for your Epidermoid Cyst / Sebaceous Cyst by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from an Epidermoid Cyst / Sebaceous Cyst visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your epidermoid cyst visit

A cyst that's growing, inflamed, or just bothering you deserves a clinical look. This visit confirms the diagnosis and helps you decide whether removal is the right next step.

You have a smooth, movable lump under your skin that has been growing

The cyst has become red, tender, or swollen recently

It has drained on its own and you're concerned about infection

The cyst is in a location that causes discomfort or catches on clothing

You want to understand whether it can be removed and what that involves

You've been squeezing it and want to know if that's making things worse

What our customers have to say

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an epidermoid cyst and is it dangerous?

An epidermoid cyst is a benign, slow-growing sac filled with keratin — forming just beneath the skin surface. Despite the common name 'sebaceous cyst,' most are actually epidermoid in origin. They are not dangerous or precancerous, but can become inflamed, infected, or cosmetically bothersome.

Will an epidermoid cyst go away on its own?

Most epidermoid cysts do not resolve spontaneously — they typically persist and may gradually enlarge over time. They only require treatment when inflamed, infected, or causing functional or cosmetic concern. Watchful waiting is appropriate for stable, asymptomatic cysts.

What happens when an epidermoid cyst gets infected?

An infected cyst becomes red, warm, tender, and swollen — and may spontaneously drain. Acute infected cysts are typically treated with incision and drainage plus antibiotics if cellulitis is present. Definitive excision is performed electively after the infection resolves — excising an acutely infected cyst significantly increases recurrence risk.

Is squeezing or popping an epidermoid cyst safe?

Squeezing a cyst ruptures it into the surrounding tissue — triggering an intense inflammatory reaction that causes more pain and swelling than the original cyst, and significantly increases infection risk. It does not remove the cyst wall, so the cyst will recur. Leaving cysts alone until formal excision is strongly preferred.

What side effects are associated with epidermoid cyst treatments?

Incision and drainage relieves acute symptoms but has high recurrence rates — the cyst wall must be removed for definitive treatment. Surgical excision is curative when complete; recurrence occurs if the sac wall is incompletely removed. Standard risks include infection, scarring, and bruising at the excision site. Epidermoid Cyst / Sebaceous Cyst visit What to expect from a Epidermoid Cyst / Sebaceous Cyst visit
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