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[ram200099]

I have a bump under the arm pit. How do you get them to go away.  My dr said it was a sist

[Londres70]

What did the physician recommend?

They don't always have to be removed.....in some cases yes.  I have had plenty of them and only had to have one removed surgically.

Do you wax or shave the area often?  Those things can cause them along with excessive sweating and bacteria in the area.  

You can try warm, moist compresses 3-4x/day on the site and see if that helps.  Keep the area clean and don't apply any lotions or creams to the area.  

[ladybirdgal]

Cysts (also know as sebaceous cysts) are small closed sacs that contain fluid or solid material. A cyst is an infection and requires that the doctor to drain the contents and sometimes surgically remove the cyst. Sebaceous cysts most often arise from swollen hair follicles. Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form. Cysts are usually found on the face, neck, and trunk. They are usually slow- growing, painless, freely movable lumps beneath the skin. Occasionally, however, a cyst will become inflamed and tender and may require medical treatment.

Treatment includes removing cysts by the injection of steroid medications or Incision and drainage can provide immediate reduction in the cyst.

What did your doctor suggest doing?