Symptoms of subcutaneous cysts in infants

There are many problems that may occur to babies, such as illness problems, eating problems, sleeping problems, and many more. I know that babies have a disease called infant subcutaneous cysts, so how much do you know about it, parents? We still need to understand these conditions well. I will introduce some basic information about infant subcutaneous cysts to you below!

1. Classification of subcutaneous cysts in infants:

1) Epidermal cyst: It is a cyst containing keratin in the dermis. It is caused by the epidermis being implanted under the skin due to trauma. The cyst wall is an epithelial structure, but the basal cell layer is the outer layer of the cyst wall. The stratum corneum is the inner layer of the cyst wall and is filled with keratin in the cavity.

This disease often occurs on the scalp, neck, buttocks and back. Single or multiple, with diameters ranging from several millimeters to several centimeters, slowly enlarging, soft or hard in texture with a cystic feel, a movable base, and often adhesion to the skin. There are no small openings like sebaceous cysts on the skin surface, and there is no pain. Only when it occurs in the pressure-bearing area will there be compressive pain. It may be accompanied by secondary infection, and according to records, there is a possibility of malignant transformation.

(2) Dermoid cyst: It is usually a congenital lesion caused by the remnants of embryonic epithelium. It is a hamartoma composed of skin cells that have deviated from their original position. In addition to the epidermal cells of the cyst wall, it also contains sweat glands, hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The cavity contains desquamated epithelial cells, sebum and other porridge-like substances and hair.

Most of them are localized cystic tumors, which are discovered in childhood and adolescence. They grow slowly and are small in size. They are soft, round or hard cystic masses. It is located under the skin, has no adhesion to the skin, but is very tightly adhered to the basal tissue and is not easy to push. It is common around the eye sockets, root of the nose, occipital area and floor of the mouth, followed by the limbs. It can also occur on the chest and back. Long-term growth may lead to cancer.

(3) Psorphyria is caused by sebum stasis due to occlusion or stenosis of the sebaceous gland duct. The cavity wall is composed of epithelial cells without keratinization, and the outside of the capsule is fibrous connective tissue. It is filled with sebum, which gradually breaks down into a semi-fluid substance containing a large amount of cholesterol crystals.

2. Subcutaneous cysts in infants are most common on the head, face, arms, and back. It is a soft or multiple soft or solid spheres with a diameter ranging from 1 to 3 cm. Pyroma is buried in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, adhered to the skin, and has a movable base.

1. If the cyst grows significantly, it needs timely treatment. Injection sclerosing agents are also possible.

2. The baby's surgery requires general anesthesia. But it will not affect the baby's future intelligence.

3. Generally speaking, if the growth is slow, the surgery can be done after the baby is born. If it grows fast, the sooner the better.

4. It is recommended that you go to the ophthalmology or cosmetic surgery department of the hospital.

That’s all we can tell you here! I think you have already learned a lot about the symptoms of subcutaneous cysts in babies. If your baby has this condition, parents should pay more attention! We hope that what we introduce here can help you! We also hope that your baby can recover health soon!