When stitches are removed after surgery to remove atheroma

When stitches are removed after surgery to remove atheroma

Main types of atheroma treatment without surgery

Atheroma is a benign tumor formed as a result of blockage of the sebaceous glands. Atheroma forms mainly on the neck, face, inguinal region and back. The neoplasm is considered conditionally safe, because it does not have a tendency to turn into cancer. Below we will tell you whether it is possible to remove atheroma of the hairy part of the head with a laser and whether it is possible to re-form the neoplasm, as well as describe what atheroma of the earlobe looks like.

Causes of the disease:

  • improper skin care;
  • injuries, skin dissection;
  • excessive use of deodorants;
  • hormonal disorders;
  • hyperhidrosis;
  • pimples, acne;
  • inflammation of the epidermis;
  • disorders of metabolism.

The main method of treatment of pathology is surgical operation. Below we will talk about types of atheroma treatment without surgery.

Atheroma on the head

New growth on the scalp is a common phenomenon. Provocative factors of the case are: improper care, damage to hair follicles, oily skin type, increased testosterone formation, skin inflammation. Atheroma has a tendency to grow, so it is desirable to remove it at an early stage.

Purulent atheroma on the face

Ordinary atheroma itself is safe. The exception is cases of its localization on the face and suppuration. Causes of purulent atheroma on the face: infection, complications after poorly performed surgery, an advanced form of the disease.

Symptoms of the disease:

  • general weakness, increase in regional lymph nodes;
  • temperature increase;
  • redness in the area of ​​the tumor;
  • swelling;
  • enlargement of the cyst.

Treatment of purulent atheroma is only surgical. Operative intervention consists of two stages. The doctor will tell you on which day the stitches are removed after a surgical operation to remove the atheroma.

Atheroma in a child

On examination, it is important for a specialist to distinguish atheroma from a lipoma. Atheroma in a child is a smooth neoplasm of a rounded shape, located deep in the skin. When palpated, it is soft and immovable. In most cases, the cyst does not cause discomfort. There is no threat to health. In the case of inflammation, the situation is completely different. Among the main symptoms: redness, pain when pressed, discharge of blood or pus. Such manifestations require urgent medical assistance.

On our website Dobrobut.com, you can make an appointment with a doctor and learn how to treat atheroma of the eyelid in a child. Consultations are conducted by specialists with many years of experience. If necessary, a diagnosis and a course of treatment will be prescribed.

Diagnosis and treatment

After examining the patient, the doctor will prescribe a histological examination that will help differentiate atheroma from lipoma, hygroma and fibroma.

The main method of treatment is surgery, during which the neoplasm will be removed. The intervention takes place under local anesthesia in hospital conditions. The surgeon makes an incision through which the atheroma is removed. The wound is sutured and a sterile bandage is applied. Sutures are removed for 10 days.

Laser removal of a neoplasm can be carried out in three ways: photocoagulation, laser vaporization of the capsule, laser excision with a membrane.

Radiowave removal is indicated for small atheroma. Radio waves affect the cells of the neoplasm, causing them to die. A crust forms at the site of the cyst, which eventually falls off. The doctor will tell you more about how radio wave removal of atheroma on the back is carried out during the consultation.

After removal:

  • the operated place cannot be wet for three days;
  • the wound must be treated with an antiseptic every day;
  • during the week it is necessary to wear a bandage;
  • mandatory taking of antibiotics (as prescribed by a doctor);
  • a course of physiotherapy is recommended during the recovery period.

Wound healing time depends on the location and size of the cyst.

Prevention

Preventive measures - compliance with the rules of personal hygiene, rational nutrition with a predominance of vegetables and fruits, preventive intake of vitamin complexes, hardening of the body, timely treatment of inflammatory diseases.

If you need the help of a qualified doctor, make an appointment with our specialist, who will tell you about the causes of skin inflammation and answer your questions.

Updated: 04.04.2025
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