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I have a sebaceous cyst. no infection/inflammation.sticks out bit and coming to head.when i press its sore not painful. can i still go swimming?
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Yes: If it is a sebaceous cyst, swimming will not affect it adversely. Do not try to pop it.
Answered 12/12/2018
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