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Digital Mucous Cyst (Myxoid Cyst):

• The cause is not known, but may be associated with osteoarthritis in the fingers or toes
• The “cyst” appears as a clear bump, usually 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter at the base of a fingernail or toenail
• Sometimes digital mucous cysts are located over the joints of the fingers or toes
• The “cyst” is filled with a jelly-like substance
• Is not dangerous
• Is not cancerous and will not develop into a cancer
• Is not contagious
• May affect the toenail, producing a groove or dent in the nail
  • This is usually reversible after the lesion is treated

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• Drainage and Liquid Nitrogen:

• • The cyst is opened with a small needle and the jelly-like contents are expressed by gently squeezing the cyst
  • After removing the cyst contents, the cyst is sprayed with a cold freezing spray
  • This causes the treated area to become red and swollen and sometimes a crust may form
  • You may bathe or shower after the treatment
    • A bandage may be worn, but this is optional
  • It may take 3 to 4 visits for liquid nitrogen treatments to eliminate a digital mucous cyst
  • After a treatment, the area will become swollen and crusted
  • This will heal in about 2 weeks time
  • You may bathe or shower normally after a treatment

• Intralesional Steroids (Cortisone Injections):

• • If liquid nitrogen doesn’t work, the cyst may be injected with a steroid (cortisone) solution
  • The cortisone is injected directly into the affected area with a small needle
  • Only one injection is required to treat the entire lesion
  • The main side effect from the injections includes, but is not limited to: is thinning of the skin in the area of injection, although this is uncommon and reversible
  • Several treatments may be required

• Surgery:

• • If the cyst is resistant to treatment it can be cut out.
  • This is usually done by a plastic surgeon

• Treatment of digital mucous cysts is an OHIP insured service
• A referral from a doctor is necessary to make your first appointment

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If you would like to learn more please phone the aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians or

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