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What are the differences between a pimple and a cyst in your skin?

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Dr. David Voron answered

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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Dr. Roger Friedman answered

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.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/20/2018

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A member asked:

What are the differences between a pimple and a cyst in your skin?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Voron answered

Dr. Roger Friedman answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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