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A member asked:

I have a pilar cyst and i know the best thing is too remove it but is it fine if i just leave it there. is there any risk? can it turn malignant?

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No risk: Remove it if inflamed, painful, ugly, or just because you hate it. NEVER malignant. Perfectly safe to ignore it. It is tax-free. Exactly where is it? Size? Tender? If punctured and drained, it will grow back. Removal is best if the entire capsule is delivered intact.

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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