Astrology and Cancer

How To Identify And Treat An Ingrown Hair Cyst

Type Development and cause Affected area How to identify Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) These form around a hair that gets stuck in the follicle and curls back inside. Shaved areas, more commonly on your chin, legs, groin, or neck These look like raised, red bumps along with skin darkening. The bumps can be darker brown on darker skin tones. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is especially common in Black men Pilar cysts (also called trichilemmal cysts) These develop from the bottom of your hair follicle, where keratin builds up. These can be genetic. Mainly your scalp These appear as a round bump the same color as your surrounding skin. Epidermoid cysts These grow from the top layer of your skin or the epidermis but can still trap ingrown hair. The buildup of keratin also triggers them. They may also be a symptom of Gardner's syndrome. Primarily your head, neck, trunk, and genitals These are the same color as your surrounding skin. They range from 0.5 to several centimeters (cm) in size. Pilonidal cyst or sinus These happen when your hair becomes stuck in the follicle.They're often caused by pressure on the skin. Top of buttocks This looks small and is often white or yellow. Steatocystoma These grow from the sebaceous duct inside the hair follicle and can trap hair. Some are caused by a genetic mutation of the KRT17 gene often on your trunk, arms, and groin This appears yellowish and smooth, though it may look darker on darker skin tones. Eruptive vellus hair cysts This develops from an abnormality in your vellus hair follicles, but the exact cause is unknown. Mostly on your chest, limbs, and abdomen When irritated in lighter skin tones, these look like smooth papules of a flesh color or red. In darker skin tones, it can be more violaceous (purple) or dark brown-black.

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