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I just squeezed a black muddy liquid out of my sabaceous cyst which is locatesd on my neck now that it is smaller i feel it leaking in my skin?

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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Sebaceous cyst: The cyst could be sebaceous cyst or follicular cyst. If keeps draining and any signs of infection may need antibiotic and complete removal of the cyst is the definitive treatment.

Answered 4/26/2016

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A member asked:

I just squeezed a black muddy liquid out of my sabaceous cyst which is locatesd on my neck now that it is smaller i feel it leaking in my skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

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