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I have a 1cm clear hard bump over a small childhood scar on my forehead. is it a cyst? should i see a derm. or plastic surgeon? what's the cause?

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Dr. Jeff Durgin answered

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Hard bump: This could be a hyperplastic or keloid scar, but if the lesion appeared years after the scar formation it is likely a sebaceous or epidermoid cyst. I would recommend seeing a general surgeon to evaluate and possibly remove the lesion.

Answered 5/13/2015

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A member asked:

I have a 1cm clear hard bump over a small childhood scar on my forehead. is it a cyst? should i see a derm. or plastic surgeon? what's the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Durgin answered

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