Hello and welcome! In this video, I'm sharing my recent personal experience with a persistent and worrying lump that appeared on my back. After weeks of hoping it would disappear, I decided to stop guessing and seek professional medical advice.<br /><br />I visited my GP, Dr. Mae Tun, at Chevron Advanced Medical. The outcome, thankfully, was reassuring: the mystery lump was diagnosed as a Sebaceous Cyst (also known as an epidermal inclusion cyst). These are typically benign, slow-growing, non-cancerous sacs under the skin, usually filled with keratin.<br /><br />The Doctor's Crucial Advice<br />Dr. Mae's directive for me was straightforward: No treatment necessary—just leave it alone! She explained that the recent inflammation was actually a positive sign that my body was actively working to resolve it naturally.<br /><br />While my case was simple, it's important to be aware of the standard treatments required if a cyst becomes painful, infected, or is a cosmetic concern:<br /><br />Steroid Injection: To reduce inflammation without infection.<br /><br />Surgical Excision: The most reliable treatment, as it removes the entire cyst sac to prevent recurrence.<br /><br />🛑 WARNING: Do Not Self-Treat Cysts<br />This is the most critical takeaway from my journey: Never attempt to squeeze, pop, or drain a sebaceous cyst yourself.<br /><br />High Infection Risk: You risk severe infection and potentially an abscess.<br /><br />Guaranteed Recurrence: Popping the contents leaves the sac wall behind, meaning the cyst is highly likely to return, often larger and more inflamed.<br /><br />My experience reinforced a key principle: While you can use AI tools to research symptoms, there is no substitute for the accurate diagnosis and professional guidance of a licensed healthcare provider.<br /><br />If you are concerned about any lump or change on your body, please make an appointment with a doctor immediately.<br /><br />Let me know if you've had a sebaceous cyst and what your treatment experience was! 👇
