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Cyst on my scalp for years, dr tried many times to inject it w/ steroids-never helped, it has now burst and left painful depression. should i worry?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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Sounds like a: sebaceous cyst which should have been drained, or if possible excised so as not to return. Have a physician look at it.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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