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I had a 10 year old sebaceous cyst that formed a head and popped on its own. do i need to do anything further with it? it's almost flat now

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Watch it: It may turn into a chronic inflammatory mass, or it may need no further attention. How do you feel?

Answered 8/13/2016

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Watch it: It may turn into a chronic inflammatory mass, or it may need no further attention. How do you feel?

Answered 8/13/2016

1.1k views

Thank

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