Epidermal Inclusion Cysts (EIC)

• Benign, non-cancerous growths

• Closed sacs filled with keratin and skin cells

• Formed by trapped skin cells, often due to:

  • Blocked hair follicles or oil glands

  • Skin trauma

  • Genetics

• Typically found on face, neck, trunk, arms, and legs

Characteristics

• Small, round, or oval bump

• Firm or soft

• May become inflamed or infected

Treatment

• Surgical excision

• Drainage and antibiotics (if infected)