Question:
Did anyone suffer from skin cysts prior to surgery?
I have suffered from cysys on the skin that can become sore when they are about to burst and then tend to bleed or ooze through clothing (needless to say, white is not a staple in my wardrobe). Has anyone had any ezperience with these types of sores (cysts) and have they cleared up with surgery? — emnort (posted on June 7, 2006)
June 7, 2006
Hi there! Prior to surgery, for many years I would develop these
disgusting things under one arm. Doctors all thought it was because of
deodorant or a blocked pore. I found out finally by trial and error that
it was because of the difference in the size of my breasts causing one side
of my underwire to rub and eventually caused a cyst. I would have to burst
them myself because they became so painful I could not even lower my arm.
Thankfully, since having surgery, and since losing 170 pounds, I have not
experienced even one. My breasts are still different sizes *and many sizes
smaller.. but without the extra weight I have been able to purchase
underpinnings that are well-fitting and also now there is no friction under
my arm all day. I still have ugly scars from the cysts I used to have, but
as I am sure we all agree: the scars on our body now are far better than
the pain we used to feel!
— dragonfly0125
June 7, 2006
I have gotten these for the past few years. They are called Sebaceous Cysts
and I was told that they should dissipate after weight loss. I didn't have
them before I gained so much, so I would assume that they would go away as
well. My doctor gives me Omnicef antibiotics every few months when they get
their worst. They are at their worst, for me, when summer months come.
I have found that cleansing the affected areas twice daily with an
antibacterial soap and then using a topical acne cream with benzoil
peroxide in it helps a lot to prevent the worst of them.
Hope this helps
— oceanrayne
June 7, 2006
WOW I have forgotten about these cysts....I haven't had one since my
surgery. I can actually say I don't miss them either. Another WOW moment
I overlooked.
Debbie
— dcox94
June 7, 2006
Hi Emily....I am a dermatology physician assistant. Are the cysts in the
underarms, under the breasts and/or groin? Do they come in crops are
several at a time?If so, It is possible that you have a condition called
hidradenitis suppurativa. It is more common in people who are obese and
most likely will improve after surgery. It may not go away completely. This
condition is very difficult to treat. I hope that you get some relief after
surg!!! Good luck to you!
— SteffieBear15
June 7, 2006
Emily, I've read the above replies and there is one thing you should check
out. People (regardless of their weight) with recurring cysts or abscesses
should see their primary care provider about them and insist that one of
the active cysts be cultured. An increasingly common problem is a resistant
bacterial infection called "community acquired MRSA," or CA-MRSA.
If you have this, you will need a combination of antibiotics to get rid of
it. It would not be good to have surgery before this is ruled out. Good
luck!
— JoeysMom
June 7, 2006
Hello!
Yes, I used to get those painful, ugly, oozey cysts very often! My
underarms, my chest area, my groin and rear-end, and under the rolls in my
tummy. =(
Since my surgery, I have MUCH more loose, flappy, overhanging skin... But
so far I have not had one of those cysts!!! Yay!
So yes, it will get better.
I do have a scar from a really bad one that was under my left arm: I am
hoping that when I get plastic surgery, (arms and breasts) that he can take
care of that indented scar too! We shall see.
God Bless you!
Amanda in Akron (Ohio)
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