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A member asked:
Could use expert help with why i keep getting sebaceous cysts on my head?
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Genetic: Pilar cysts or sebaceous cysts of the head are quite frequent and are caused by an abnormality (yet to be discovered) of the sebaceous/oil glands. Just think - could be worse!
Answered 1/2/2019
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