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Do sebaceous cysts hurt? do all sebaceous cysts hurt or are some painless?
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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.
Answered 1/7/2019
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