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My sebaceous cyst felt crusty. i absentmindedly was rubbing it when i noticed a big piece came off. it was bleeding a little. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Cyst: May happen. Suggest you see a dermatologist to check it out. If it gets red or painful, you would need antibiotics

Dr Galli and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/11/2014

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