Sebaceous Skin Conditions and Treatments  Sebaceous Cysts Cause,
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Sebaceous Cysts are closed sacs located beneath the skin’s
surface that contain a white cheesy substance known as keratin.
These are also known as epidermoid cysts or epidermal cysts. The
cysts are commonly seen on the body parts that comprise small
hair follicles, such as the face, scalp, arms, neck, ears, back,
and the genital parts. More common in men, sebaceous cysts can
affect any body part except the palms and the soles.  The
commonest cause of Sebaceous Cysts is the abnormal proliferation
of the epidermal cells on the skin. The skin’s epidermis
contains a thin layer of protective cells, which shed at regular
intervals. However, at times the cells do not exfoliate and
enter in to the deeper layers of the skin and grow. Trauma to
the skin, damage to hair follicles, and sebaceous glands
rupturing may lead to the formation of sebaceous cysts. Less
frequently, cysts may be caused due to g