“Cyst ”
I popped a sebaceous cyst on my armpit (sac is out) and now my arm hurts when I move it, is that normal?
Female | 19 years old
Complaint duration: A few hours
5 Answers
Dermatologist
Your arm hurting after popping a sebaceous cyst could be due to inflammation, irritation, or infection. Since the sac is out, the area is likely raw and healing, but pain when moving your arm is not always normal.
What You Should Do:
Keep the area clean by washing with mild soap and water.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Avoid touching or rubbing the area.
Watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus, or worsening pain).
If the pain gets worse, the area swells, or you see pus, see a doctor to prevent infection.
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What You Should Do:
Keep the area clean by washing with mild soap and water.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Avoid touching or rubbing the area.
Watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus, or worsening pain).
If the pain gets worse, the area swells, or you see pus, see a doctor to prevent infection.
Need expert skin care? Book a Consultation at Irvine Skin
https://irvineskin.com/inquiry-now/
For the short term it could be normal from squeezing it out. The worse case scenario is getting a secondary skin infection called cellulitis which can be painful. If it doesn’t get better, go see your doctor
Hello there! I recommend see a physician that can look at the area and make sure it is not infected!
That should be looked at by a physician as soon as possible. You can reach us at 561-362-8000 to schedule an appointment in our office Sent from my iPhone, please forgive any typos
No it is not normal. You should follow-up with a physician to make sure the pain is not due to infection.
