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What are the differences between a pimple and a cyst in your skin?
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See below: A pimple is an infected hair follicle. A cyst, which may start out in a hair follicle, is a sac which usually contains a cheesy material called sebum.
Answered 11/30/2018
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Depth: A pimple is typically on the surface with a white head . A cyst is typically beneath the surface in the fatty tissue and usually larger. They are treated differently.
Answered 3/20/2018
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