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I have a small cyst on inner thigh, and its very painful.. my mom says they are hereditary. what can i do to make it more comfortable?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask mom: Depends what it is. If mom has same thing ask her. Wear clothes that are loose in the thigh, that might help.

Answered 8/30/2017

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