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How can you remove cysts from your skin without having to have surgery?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

You cant: Black drawing salves were used in the past but are messy and may leave discoloration or even scarring. If it is not infected or painful they do not need to be treated.

Answered 6/28/2012

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Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Surgery : Cyst on your skin can only be removed with surgery.

Answered 1/5/2019

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