There is a hard lump above the anus

If a hard lump grows above the anus, it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time. There are many reasons for this hard lump. The most common one is sebaceous cyst. Of course, if an infection occurs, it often causes symptoms of perianal abscess. We know that sebaceous cyst is a common skin disease. We usually call it cyst. If it is serious, it can be removed through surgery.

What should I do if there is a hard lump above the anus?

Two possibilities: 1. Sebaceous cyst. 2. Sebaceous cyst with infection (if infected, it is perianal abscess)

Let’s talk about the second situation first. If the sebaceous cyst gets infected and forms an perianal abscess, if it is not treated properly, anal fistula will form, which will be troublesome. Now let's talk about the first type. At present, it looks like a simple sebaceous cyst. I suggest eliminating the danger in the bud to prevent future infection and cause greater danger. So go to the hospital quickly and have a minor operation to deal with this little thing.

What is a sebaceous cyst

Sebaceous cyst, commonly known as "sebaceous cyst", is a retention cyst formed mainly due to obstruction of the sebaceous gland excretion duct, which causes the sebaceous gland cystic epithelium to swell with gradually increasing contents. It is characterized by a slowly growing benign lesion. There is white bean curd-like secretion in the cyst. It can occur at any age, but is more common in young and middle-aged people, and is prone to occur on the head, face, neck, chest and back. Sebaceous cysts protrude from the surface of the skin and generally have no subjective symptoms. If secondary infection occurs, they may cause pain and suppuration.

treat

The most commonly used radical cure is surgical resection under local anesthesia. Sebaceous cysts are small tumors on the body surface. The surgery is simple and can be performed in an outpatient clinic. The cyst should be removed as completely as possible without leaving any cyst wall, otherwise it is prone to recurrence. Since sebaceous cysts mostly occur on the face, the cosmetic effect should be considered during surgical excision. A small incision can be used to remove the sebaceous cyst on the face and neck, and the skin can be sutured without tension to avoid the growth of scars and achieve a beautiful effect. Antibiotics should be used appropriately if there is infection before surgery and to control inflammation after surgery. Sebaceous cysts that have been infected should be surgically removed after the infection is controlled. For patients whose local infection cannot be controlled or has been complicated by abscess, incision and drainage should be performed. CO2 laser and electro-ion minimally invasive methods are considered to be good methods for treating cysts without concurrent infection. They are particularly suitable for the treatment of sebaceous cysts on the face due to their simple operation, small incision, little bleeding, no need for sutures, almost no scars, and low recurrence rate.