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I keep having a reoccurring cyst on my back just were the brassiere band rest, the doctor here just keeps draining it but not saying what is the cause?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

May be sebaceous: If the problem keeps recurring as you describe, you may wish to see a surgeon to the cyst excised to rid yourself of the problem

Answered 8/7/2014

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A member asked:

I keep having a reoccurring cyst on my back just were the brassiere band rest, the doctor here just keeps draining it but not saying what is the cause?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

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