CYSTS

WHAT IS IT

• Hollow organ or cavity containing a liquid secretion.

HOW THEY OCCUR

• Genetics
• Infection
• Tumors
• Ingrown hairs

TYPES

• Acne
• Ganglion
• Baker's cyst
• Pilonidal

ACNE

• Very common among teens
• Facial pores become clogged
• Difficult to prevent

GANGLION

• Most often in hand
• Never really a danger
• Occur due to repetitive use

BAKER'S

• Occurs behind knee
• Result of fluid

PILONIDAL

• Occurs on tailbone
• Can become infected
• More common in men
• Painful

TREATMENT

• Prevention
• Drainage
• Incision

MY STORY...

mayoclinic.org
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