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A member asked:

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

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Dr. Richard Zienowicz answered

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

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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