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If a growing cyst under a childs skin is said to be calcified. is this bad?

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

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No: This is common with epidermal inclusion cysts. It may make them a bit harder but generally this a benign process. You should have the cysts removed and examined by a pathologist.

Answered 8/27/2016

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A member asked:

If a growing cyst under a childs skin is said to be calcified. is this bad?

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

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