​Sebaceous Cysts

Sebaceous cysts are small bumps or sacs beneath the skin, which are non-cancerous. These sacs are formed when the cells, that form the surface of the skin (epidermis), multiply abnormally due to damaged hair follicles or oil glands in your skin. They can appear anywhere on the body, except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Mostly they appear on the face, neck and trunk. These are often painless, slow growing and harmless in general. Normally anyone can develop sebaceous cysts but some factors can make you more susceptible, including:

• Having a history of acne

• Skin injury

• Genetic disorders

• Being past puberty