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Is It Concern Round Skin Lump On Forehead

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Posted on Thu, 7 Nov 2024
Question: round skin lump on forehead (sebaceous cyst, mentionedby the doctor last year). how to treatment this. what would be the treatment cost (approximately). will it be covered by the health insurance?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (34 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Excision of the cyst is the treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for posting your query. I have read it and understand your health concerns.

The treatment for sebaceous cyst is Excision of the cyst -it could be laser-guided excision, wide excision, minimal excision etc. depending on the size and extent of the cyst.

The treatment cost varied from 2500 INR to 50000 INR depending on the size, location, and extent of the cyst.

Yes, it is covered by health insurance. It would be done as a day care procedure, and you would be billed accordingly.

Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you have more queries.

Wish you good health.

Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
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Is It Concern Round Skin Lump On Forehead

Brief Answer: Excision of the cyst is the treatment Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting your query. I have read it and understand your health concerns. The treatment for sebaceous cyst is Excision of the cyst -it could be laser-guided excision, wide excision, minimal excision etc. depending on the size and extent of the cyst. The treatment cost varied from 2500 INR to 50000 INR depending on the size, location, and extent of the cyst. Yes, it is covered by health insurance. It would be done as a day care procedure, and you would be billed accordingly. Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you have more queries. Wish you good health. Regards, Dr Shanthi E