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A member asked:

Sebaceous cyst doesn't hurt unless i put pressure on it. am i supposed to pop it?

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Popping doesn't fix: A sebaceous cyst has to be removed entirely. No matter where the cyst is located the entire cyst wall and contents needs to be removed. This is generally done with local anesthesia and a small incision.

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Answered 12/20/2018

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