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I have sebaceous cyst which grow like 2 inch stays for 4 - 5 days and drains out. again it comes on it on. it is in my both under arms. please help.
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Sounds like: You need to have these entire areas surgically excised. Get an opinion from a surgeon.
Answered 10/1/2013
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