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I have a large area over the top of my spine, and under my neck area, that smells really bad. this has spread even bigger and flatter over the upper b?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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Inspissated.: Inspissated pore is one with thick discharge in the skin; it can have an offensive odor. An additional possibility is a sebaceous cyst which is draining. It would be helpful to see a dermatologist for treatment. Sometimes it can be drained (inspissated pore); sometimes it requires surgical excision (sebaceous cyst).

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a large area over the top of my spine, and under my neck area, that smells really bad. this has spread even bigger and flatter over the upper b?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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