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I have a subcutaneous cyst on my back due to wrong diagnosis leading to wrong medicine. is there a non surgical cure. i can send pics for more clarity?
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Sebaceous cyst: Outpatient surgery in your doctor's office under local anesthesia to permanently remove the cyst is the recommended treatment to eradicate it, if desired. If infected, could also include antibiotic treatment as well.
Answered 11/22/2014
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