Skin Conditions
Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Mild
ICD-10: L72 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: त्वचा की गांठ · தமிழ்: தோல் கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಚರ್ಮದ ಗಂಟು · తెలుగు: చర్మంలో ముడ · বাংলা: চামড়ার গোটা · मराठी: त्वचेची गाठ · ગુજરાતી: ચામડીની ગાંઠ
About this condition
These are small, painless bumps that form under the skin when hair follicles or oil glands get blocked. They commonly appear on the face, scalp, neck, or upper body and usually don't cause problems unless they become infected. Most people seek treatment for cosmetic reasons or if the cyst becomes uncomfortable.
Common symptoms
painless bump under skin
small lump on face
cyst on scalp
pea-sized swelling
white bump that won't go away
skin nodule
When to see a doctor: if cyst grows, becomes painful, or if cosmetic concern
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | त्वचा की गांठ · बालों की जड़ की गांठ · चमड़ी के नीचे सिस्ट · त्वचा में गोला |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தோல் கட்டி · முடிவேர் நீர்க்கட்டி · தோலடி கட்டி · ஃபாலிகுலர் சிஸ்ட் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಚರ್ಮದ ಗಂಟು · ಕೂದಲು ಬೇರಿನ ಚೀಲ · ಚರ್ಮದ ಕೆಳಗೆ ಉಬ್ಬು · ಫಾಲಿಕ್ಯುಲರ್ ಸಿಸ್ಟ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చర్మంలో ముడ · వెంట్రుక మూల తిత్తి · చర్మం క్రింద ముద్ద · ఫోలిక్యులర్ సిస్ట్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চামড়ার গোটা · চুলের গোড়ার সিস্ট · চামড়ার নিচে পিণ্ড · ফলিকুলার সিস্ট |
| Marathi (मराठी) | त्वचेची गाठ · केसांच्या मुळाशी गाठ · त्वचेखालील सिस्ट · फॉलिक्युलर सिस्ट |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ચામડીની ગાંઠ · વાળના મૂળમાં ગાંઠ · ચામડી નીચે ગઠ્ઠો · ફોલિક્યુલર સિસ્ટ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
painless bump under skin, small lump on face, cyst on scalp, pea-sized swelling, white bump that won't go away, skin nodule.
When should I see a doctor?
if cyst grows, becomes painful, or if cosmetic concern
Is Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Severity is classified as Mild. if cyst grows, becomes painful, or if cosmetic concern.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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