Sebaceous cysts

Alternative names:

epidermoid cyst; pilar cyst; vulvar cysts

Symptoms:

• usually a nontender small lump often noted in skin of labia (but can appear elsewhere on the body)
• redness, tenderness, or increased temperature of skin over area may indicate infection
• grayish white, cheesy material from the cyst (if one of the cysts is drained or squeezed) may be malodorous

Signs and tests:

A sebaceous cyst is noted and identified by the provider upon visual examination of the area.