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I had a sebaceous cyst removed from my back a month ago. the are has healed but when i run my fingers over it the area it feels hard and i get that cy?
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Scarring: After this surgery fibrosis or scarring sets in. Over a prolonged period of many months this should gradually shrivel up and become flatter and less noticeable. If it becomes reddened, larger, tender, purulent or fluid filled, have the surgeon examine it.
Answered 8/5/2016
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