Atheroma: the main reasons and removal of sebaceous cysts

An atheroma is indicated by a follicular cyst, which is filled with their own secretions (see photo). In other words, it is a secretion from the sebaceous glands.

The causes of the disease

In the first place, the atheroma is due to blockage of sebaceous gland duct.
A blockage may occur after a small trauma to the skin, but at the same time, remaining deformed portion of the sebaceous gland produces secretions.

When this occurs the process of increasing in size of the follicle, which then becomes a tumor called atheroma.

Trauma, even slight, damage to the sebaceous glands may lead to the fact that its undamaged part is under the skin, more of her works, and is reborn in the atheroma.

A major influence on the formation of the atheroma has a high level of the male hormone.

Risk group

Almost every person throughout life had atheroma. Often their appearance is idiopathic, and has no reason. Studies of the disease show that in men, the tumor appears more often than in women. The main activity occurs before the age of 30 years.

Localization and danger

Most often seen in sebaceous cyst on the scalp and in men on the scrotum. If atheroma is a long period at the head, on the surface hair may fall out.

Despite the fact that atheroma is a benign tumor, it can become a source of infection. Even in the absence of bacterial infection, an atheroma can grow to a substantial size, and at this time, if she is injured, that is, the likelihood of abscess or cellulitis.

The symptoms of the disease

The first symptom of the beginning of the inflammatory process in the atheroma may be redness in the area of the tumor, pain, swelling. Sometimes atheroma starts to ooze liquid with a strong unpleasant odor.

To diagnosis the life of is precise, you will need an ultrasound examination first and foremost, doctors are considering the possibility of complications of atheroma associated with the accumulation in the cavity after removal of tumors, tissue fluid and blood. The problem is that, this creates the perfect environment for an infection. To avoid this, after surgery for a lesion covered with a bandage, harness, or drainage. It does not allow tissue fluid to accumulate in the cavity, andeliminates the possibility of formation of foci of infection.

It is likely that within days after removal of atheroma, it is possible to note a slight increase in body temperature to 38 degrees. This and pain, swelling in the area of operations can serve as a signal for immediate re-treatment to the surgeon. These symptoms may indicate that the wound is still started the infection process. However, we note immediately that such a coincidence is rare.

To reduce and completely eliminate the complication and the risk of further infection, you can get a course of antibiotics.

Prevention

To reduce the risk of tumors in the form of atheroma often conduct a facial in a beauty salon. Must be a culture of personal hygiene. If not quite healthy skin too oily, or permanent prelimi rash, the face must be washed frequently.

Recommended to reduce the consumption of fatty foods and to monitor the level of carbohydrates.