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Should you remove an epidermal inclusion cyst?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not necessarily: Epidermal cyst can get larger or become infected. If it doesn't bother you and is not symptomatic, it does not need to be removed.

Answered 3/20/2018

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