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Had what i thought was a sebaceous cyst attempted to be drained. it just bled a lot but there's still a semisolid mass in there. what's in my skin?
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Could be a.....: Without seeing you there is no way to be sure but it could be an inflamed lymph node or a lipoma. It is best to have it looked at by your doctor at this point.
Answered 3/2/2016
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Oil and cells: The content of a sebaceous cyst is usually sebum (the oil that your skin makes to keep it healthy). With time the sebum can become rancid and indurated like a stone. Cysts may also have skin cells and even hair inside.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Sebaceous Cyst: If you had the mass drained, this does not mean that you had the cyst tissue removed, if that was what it was. You should seek consultation with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to assess whether or not it is appropriate to have the lesion removed when it is not infected.
Answered 10/4/2016
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