It is important to clarify that it is not a cyst that contains cholesterol a boil. Therefore, to understand a little more and establish the possible treatments is important to differentiate.
Boils are infections that occur in the skin, these are caused by bacteria and fungi. These organisms penetrate the hair follicle filled with water or pus and cause much pain. Sometimes they are white or yellow centers (pustules). These formations are located on the face, neck, back and shoulders. Its size can be the size of a lentil or reach the size of a golf ball. These boils can spread to other parts of the body, especially if they join with other similar structures.
Cholesterol usually boils may heal by themselves, but sometimes it is necessary to open them to drain. To achieve speed you’re healing, your friend could apply a warm moist cloth several times a day. When the boil bursts, should continue to place these pads in the area. The important thing is that they do not cut, or squeeze the boils, because all they do is spread the infection. Sometimes if the boils are deep and long lasting, require surgery. To prevent the occurrence of these boils natural remedies can be used against boils, antiseptic soaps and disinfectants, as well as constantly washing their hands.
On the other hand there are cysts filled with crystals of cholesterol called xanthomas and xanthelasma. These can have about 7.5 cm. in diameter, and can be found anywhere in the body. These occur as a complication of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, especially if your home is genetic. If your friend suffered from xanthomas, only a doctor can remove them, although it is common to come back. The only way to prevent them is by reducing and controlling cholesterol and blood triglycerides.
In this specific case is difficult to establish what the medical diagnosis is. It is therefore advisable to consult a dermatologist same or the other. In this way, you can determine exactly what kind of cholesterol cyst or boil it to get the best treatment and prevent their occurrence.