Hormones or fluid build up may be to blame but often cysts have no clear cause.
Acystis a closed pocket of tissue that forms somewhere on the body.
There are hundreds of differenttypes of cystsand oftentimes theyre unexplained.
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But they can also be brought on by fluid buildup, hormonal fluctuations or injury.
This article will cover what causes cysts, including skin cysts, ovarian cysts, and internal cysts.
Well also cover the factors that might put you at increased risk for developing cysts.
When these glands become blocked, the fluid can build up, forming a cyst.
Hormonal fluctuations
Hormones play an important role in the development of cysts, particularly for biological females.
Injury
Having an injury can cause a cyst, particularly on your skin.
Trichinellosis is a disease resulting from roundworms that causes cysts on the brain.
Risk Factors
Anyone can get cysts, and they are extremely common.
These include:
Summary
In most cases, doctors dont know why cysts form.
However, there are some causes that are particularly common, including hormonal fluctuations, fluid back-up and injury.
If you have cysts that are uncomfortable or bothering you for any other reason, talk to your doctor.
A Word From Verywell
In most cases, cysts are nothing to worry about.
Theyre very common, and almost everyone will have one at some point or another.
However, hormonal fluctuations, fluid backup and injury are common causes.
Its very rare for a cyst to be cancerous.
Usually, cysts are filled with fluid, pus or air.
Occasionally, they can contain other types of tissue like bone or hair.
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