A Clinical Management of Sebaceous Cyst with Dashang Lepa and Chitrakadi Vati

Abstract

A sebaceous cyst is a very common type of slow-growing, non-cancerous elevation beneath the skin. Patients have a more cosmetic concerns than morbidity and mortality. It appears smooth to touch, varies in size, and is generally round in shape. They are generally mobile masses consisting of fluids and fibrous tissues, fatty (keratinous) substances, somewhat viscous, serosanguineous fluid (purulent and bloody material). They are most commonly found on the face, necks, torso, and in hairy areas. In cases of long duration, they could result in hair loss on the skin surface that is immediately above the cyst. Everyone seeks medical care due to cosmetic reasons. There are no medicines yet other than surgical removal. In Ayurveda, sebaceous cysts correlate with the Medoj Granthi based on characteristic similarities. A patient with a sebaceous cyst visited the outpatient department of Kaumarbhritya. He was managed by treatment and during follow-up. There was a reduction in the swelling and related signs and symptoms. The present study is the case report of MedojGranthi (sebaceous cyst) managed through Dashangalepa (local application) and internal medications like Chitrakadivati.