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A member asked:

Could sebaceous cysts be caused by the use of too much ham and processed meats?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: Epidermal or sebaceous cysts have no correlation with diet.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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