fellicular cyst, infundibular type

[smerfd]

hi, i just got my biopsy back and the result was fellicular cyst, infundibular type. well, the nurse told me i didnt have to worry about anything and that it would go away on its own. i pretty much had a few brown spots on the side of my chest and i feel that the skin around my nipples are beginning to get discolored too. i just wanted to know if anyone could help me with what to do about this result. i wanted to know if it really is not life threatening, if it will get worse through out time and what medicines i should take to make it go away?? there isn't too much information about it when i googled it, and i dont want to trust the information online because they are wrong at times.
i'd appretiate any advice
thanks

[smerfd]

man my condition doesnt seem to be getting any better, i noticed that most of my symptoms are not the same as a fellicular cyst. i dnt knw what to do. they seem to be getting worse over time...

[smerfd]

my main problem here is that, ive noticed these small brown spots on the side of my chest under my armpit and the werid skin around my nipples, about september of last year. first the spot was real smalll then it started getting wider and a few more started appearing. also, my skin around my arreolas started looking yellowish kinda bruised and crackled. now its brown and im not sure if its getting any darker. bhaupender kaur suggested i get a biopsy because she thought that it was possibly confluent and reticular papillomatosis. but it came back as a follicular cyst, fundibular type. ive seen three physicians, one who is a specialist, and im still not sure if they really know whats goin on with me. i just dont want it to keep spreading throughout my body. since september my body has been going through some crazy things like yellow stools(for months), dry lips everyday, dark eyebags(still),abdominal painson the right side,and these skin problems. it really scares me a lot. i've gotten std and hiv testings to check if it was any std related virus and all my results were negative. i just dont know wats goin on with my body. i just wanna say thanks to everyond who has and is currently helping me out with my situation. i know im being a nag but i just dont have anywhere to go for some answers.
-smerfd

[smerfd]

hi, thanks for taking the time to help me out, i appretiate it. do u know if these are the cause of skin discoloration? im just scared it'll spread all over my abdomen.

[smerfd]

thank you so much for taking the time to gather the information and helping me out. wow what a coincidence so we both learn something new about our skin.
i was just having a hard time mentally cause my folicular cysts where in the form of brown spots(no lump or itch) and they slowly started spreading and getting bigger. same with the skin around my nipples. ive been to two dermatologist and my regular physician and they all said it looks normal, but i have noticed the growth and the spread. it scares me and googling pictures don't help at all!
thanks again for helping me out.

[loiloi]

Hi. This type of cyst is benign (non-cancerous) which is why the nurse told you not to worry.
Discuss surgical excision under local anesthetic, with your doctor. It is unlikely to return after being removed in this way.
Eloise.

[martikadragoon]

Hey Smerfd, I'm currently doing a lil research on your disorder. First off the good thing is it is NOT life threatening, it can get worse but there are different treatments for it. These things can come and go and have a "cycle" where they appear, hit a peak then start going away.

Please be sure to check with our ask an Expert Forum, the thread is near the top of the forum with a stickpin in it and there's a link inside it.

FOLLICULAR CYST OF INFUNDIBULAR TYPE (EPIDERMOID CYST)

Clinical Findings

Follicular infundibular cysts account for approximately 80% of all cutaneous cysts. They are located in the dermis of hair-bearing skin, with a predilection for the head, neck, and trunk. They are usually solitary, slow growing, and are typically 1 to 5cm in diameter. A punctum, corresponding to the opening of the cyst to the skin surface, is often seen. The cysts may be erythematous and tender if ruptured or infected. Rarely multiple infundibular cysts are seen as a manifestation of Gardner's syndrome or the basal cell nevus syndrome.

Epidermal inclusion cysts resemble infundibular cysts, but arise on the palms and soles as a result of traumatic implantation of the epidermis. Thus epidermal inclusion cysts are regarded as true epidermal cysts.

Histologic Features

Infundibular cysts may show a connection to the surface epidermis. The cysts are lined by stratified squamous epithelium possessing an inner granular layer …

it can come by being exposed to large amounts of sunlight, UV rays so you need to start using a high SPF sunscreen all over especially on these areas. I'd suggest SPF 45 or higher, and follow directions on the bottle/can

http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/skin_cysts.htm#tx

this site mentions an injection for treatment.
Speak to your dermatologist about possible treatments. :)  I hope this helps!

I actually found a rare connection between this and my rare skin disorder so it was kindof fun doing the research on it :)

[smerfd]

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