Individualize homoeopathic treatment of sebaceous cyst: A case report

Abstract

Sebaceous cysts are typical, non-cancerous cysts of the skin. These cysts are unusual bodily growths that may contain liquid or semiliquid substances, even though they can occur anywhere on the body except the palms and soles. A patient suffering from painful cystic swelling for 4-5 years is presented. After case analysis and evaluation, totality was constructed and after repertorisation, the most appropriate one Sulphur 0/1 was prescribed. Alongside medication, the regular dressing was done with Calendula Q and normal saline. A proper follow-up record was maintained and given accordingly. The treatment was continued for 8-10 weeks and the cystic swelling was completely healed at end of the treatment. In this case study, homoeopathic treatment is recommended as a viable supplemental or alternative therapy, highlighting the importance of repertorization in customised homoeopathic prescriptions.

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“…They are more prevalent in males than female, with a ratio of 2:1. Approximately 1% of these cysts have the potential to transform into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or basal cell carcinoma (BCC) [1,2] . Sebaceous cysts may be singular or multiple, spherical, and smooth.…”

“…In larger cysts, an indentation may be seen at the punctum. Usually, these cysts are asymptomatic until they rupture, causing an inflammatory reaction as keratin spills into the surrounding tissue [2] . The differential diagnosis for a sebaceous cyst depends on its location and may include pilar cyst, lipoma, abscess, neuroma, benign growths, skin cancer, metastatic cutaneous lesions, ganglion cyst, neurofibroma, dermoid cyst, brachial cleft cyst, pilonidal cyst, and calcinosis cutis [2] .…”

“…Usually, these cysts are asymptomatic until they rupture, causing an inflammatory reaction as keratin spills into the surrounding tissue [2] . The differential diagnosis for a sebaceous cyst depends on its location and may include pilar cyst, lipoma, abscess, neuroma, benign growths, skin cancer, metastatic cutaneous lesions, ganglion cyst, neurofibroma, dermoid cyst, brachial cleft cyst, pilonidal cyst, and calcinosis cutis [2] . Complications can include infection, ulceration, rupture, sinus formation, calcification, carcinomatous change, cock's peculiar tumor, and sebaceous horn [2] .…”

“…The differential diagnosis for a sebaceous cyst depends on its location and may include pilar cyst, lipoma, abscess, neuroma, benign growths, skin cancer, metastatic cutaneous lesions, ganglion cyst, neurofibroma, dermoid cyst, brachial cleft cyst, pilonidal cyst, and calcinosis cutis [2] . Complications can include infection, ulceration, rupture, sinus formation, calcification, carcinomatous change, cock's peculiar tumor, and sebaceous horn [2] . The conventional treatment involves complete excision of the cyst through an elliptical incision.…”