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Does the heat pad method really work on sebaceous cysts?
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No: Sebaceous cyst is a type of inclusion cyst. They often occur in hair bearing areas. Once it is formed it can fluctuate in size, but the only way to get rid of it is to have it excised or cut out.
Answered 10/7/2018
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