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A member asked:

Do sebaceous cysts hurt? do all sebaceous cysts hurt or are some painless?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. G Funari answered

Pain : Pain is typically related to the size and location of the cyst.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Mostly painless : Unless the cyst ruptures or gets infected, sebaceous cysts are generally painless.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/7/2019

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