Had Cyst Removed

Okay so having the pilar cyst removed wasn't bad at all. The procedure was done out of the surgeons office, but in a surgical area. The appointment was scheduled in a 30 min time slot, but it really only took 15 minutes from beginning to end.

The part I was most scared about hurting was getting the needles to knumb the cyst... but that didn't hurt at all. I only felt a little prick and it was done. The procedure was weird... could hear this crunching noise of where he was I guess cutting. The only part that had a little bit of pain was when he was putting the stitches in. I shouldn't really say pain... more like just a little annoying and tight.

I go back in a few days to get the stitches removed... I can't wait since they are getting itchy! It feels wonderful not having a big, huge embarassing bump on my head.

Have to have Cyst Removed

Pilar (trichilemmal) cysts, sometimes referred to as wens, are common fluid-filled growths (cysts) that form from hair follicles that are most often found on the scalp. The cysts are smooth and mobile, filled with keratin (a protein component found in hair, nails, and skin), and they may or may not be tender. Pilar cysts may run in families. Rarely, these cysts may grow more extensively and form rapidly multiplying (proliferating) pilar tumors (also called proliferating trichilemmal cysts), which are non-cancerous (benign) but may grow aggressively at the cyst site. Very rarely, pilar cysts can become cancerous.

Who's At Risk
Pilar cysts occur in 5–10% of the population.
Pilar cysts occur most commonly in middle-aged women.
Pilar cysts may run in families.

Signs and Symptoms
Pilar cysts are usually found on the scalp. They appear as smooth, movable bumps under the skin. There is often more than one in an area, and they may become quite large. Occasionally, they are tender to the touch.

The cysts may spontaneously burst open (rupture), usually causing intense redness and irritation.