Epidermoid Cyst Diagram. Its usually caused by a buildup of keratin under the skin. If the skin lump has any concerning features for example dark or irregular pigmentation irregular shape or irregular surface.
Other types of cyst. These cells form the wall of the cyst and secrete a soft yellowish substance called keratin which fills the cyst. Download scientific diagram the epidermoid cysts multiplex of the scrotum.
This is made of keratin the material that makes up hair and the outer layer of the skin.
Arrange an urgent referral using a 2 week pathway to an appropriate specialist such as a dermatologist. Foul smelling pus coming out of the cyst is another sign of infection. The cyst wall can produce keratin that fills in the cyst. The cyst wall looks like a balloon and is projected down to your second layer of skin also known as the dermis.