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I've got a hard, big pimple. it's a sebaceous cyst, and i heard castor oil can remove it. is it true?
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No: Sebaceous cysts must be removed surgically. There are some tricks that can be used to minimize scarring but there is no creme, oil or ointment that will eliminate them.
Answered 12/28/2016
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