Just Another Sebaceous Cyst Or Something To Worry About?
“A sebaceous cyst is a small lump or bump on the skin which is non-cancerous. It is most frequently found on the face, scalp, neck, upper chest and upper back. However, cysts can occur anywhere else on the skin.” Dr Ganesh, MBBS, MMED, G&L Specialist Doctor and Resident Expert explains. “A sebaceous cyst is usually […]
Signs & Symptoms Of A Perianal Abscess
What Is A Perianal Abscess? A perianal abscess or anal abscess is an infected cavity filled with pus found near the anus or rectum. Ninety per cent of abscesses are the result of an acute infection in the internal glands of the anus. Occasionally, bacteria, faecal material, or foreign matter can clog an anal gland […]
Signs & Symptoms Of Poor Colon Health
Where Is Your Colon? The colon is part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive tract. After food has been broken down in the stomach and absorbed in the small intestine, indigestible food matter is passed through the colon. What Does Your Colon Do? The colon is responsible for absorbing any leftover […]
What Is A Carbuncle?
A carbuncle is a red, swollen, and painful cluster of boils that are connected to each other under the skin. A boil is an infection of a hair follicle that has a small collection of pus, called an abscess, under the skin. An active boil or carbuncle is contagious. The infection can spread to other […]
What Is A Cyst?
A sebaceous cyst is a small lump or bump on the skin which is non-cancerous. It is most frequently found on the face, neck, upper chest and upper back. However, cysts can occur anywhere else on the skin. Usually, a sebaceous cyst grows gradually and does not cause any pain. However, they may become infected […]
Signs & Symptoms Of A Lipoma
What Is A Lipoma? There are many types of skin tumours, but a lipoma usually has distinct characteristics. If you suspect that you have a lipoma, look out for these possible symptoms: Lipomas are most commonly located on the neck, upper arms, thighs, forearms. However, they can also occur in other areas such as the […]
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