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Natural Treatment for Vaginal Sebaceous Cyst
A vaginal sebaceous cyst is a closed sac formed below the vaginal skin and is filled with sebum, an oily white and semi-solid material. When any bacterial or yeast infection hits the sebum, the cyst becomes red and painful. Sebaceous cyst on the vaginal skin is very rare. The cysts mainly contain dead skin and various other skin particles. The cyst has a small and invisible opening that communicates with the vaginal skin.
There are many natural treatments for sebaceous cyst in the vagina. Some common treatments are as follows:
- Topical application of Milia cream works wonder to cure the cyst.
- You can make use of over the counter antibiotics and pain killers.
- Don't try to squeeze, scratch, drain or puncture the cyst.
- Keep the vaginal area clean by washing the surrounding skin and the vagina with a medicinal soap.
- You can try providing heat to the cyst.
- Apply warm, wet washcloths to the lump for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day.
- Add more of Vitamin A to your diet because this vitamin helps in wound healing and providing new skin.
- B vitamins are also essential as these vitamins act as antioxidants to protect skin and neutralize the effects of free radicals.
- Foods rich in zinc are essential for repairing skin.
- Garlic is an all round magical remedy for all health ailments including sebaceous cyst.
- Other popular herbs for curing sebaceous cyst are red clover, milk thistle and burdock root.
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