Suggest Treatment For Pimple Like Cysts In Scalp And Arms

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Question : yes I have had something like a pimple that when I srrach the scabe it has white hard seeds our whatever under it and it is hard it heel I have to get XXXXXXX of all the white things befofe it heels it leaves a bad scare I get them on my arms legs back of my neck and sometimes on my scalp.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cysts

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.

You have been having this hard lesions on your scalp and arms that are hard and when ruptured have a hard core. These lesions are common and called sebaceous cysts. The material inside the lesion is a collection of a waxy material produced by the skin. If it dries out the material is very hard and feel like seeds. I recommend you not try to remove them or rupture the cysts as they an become infected and will cause scarring. If you want to improve your skin condition I recommend you seek a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who does dermabrasion. Dermabrasion literally peels the outer layer of skin. This will keep the skin pores open and improve skin condition.

I hope this answers your question. Please contact me again if you any further questions or have any additional information in your case.

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