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A member asked:

Can i exfoliate a sebaceous cyst that has kinda reduced in size? its on my inner thigh and the only time it gets heat compress is when my thighs touch

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Sebaceous cyst: If your doc had diagnosed this a a sebaceous cyst ask him/her about removing it. It the sack of the cyst is not removed it can keep refilling. It is an easy in office procedure. Peace and good health.

Dr Culviner agreed

Answered 5/7/2019

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