Cysts
What Are Cysts?
Cysts are generally defined as fluid filled sacs. They are very common. They must commonly occur on the scalp (Pilar Cysts) or on the face and body (sebaceous or epidermoid cysts). There are many other types of cysts as well. They can occur on most places in the body, most commonly on the head and neck and back.
The typical cyst forms because the opening to a little tiny sweat gland closes. The oil that the gland makes gets stuck inside the cyst and it grows.
Cysts are benign meaning they they are not cancerous. They grow and grow. Sometimes they get infected. If they get Infected then they usually take months to heal. Their removal is easy and not covered by OHIP.
