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Sebaceous cyst
A sebaceous gland is an oil gland that occurs throughout the skin and may accompany the hair follicle. It can occur anywhere skin or hair bearing areas are located. They do occur in greater frequency in certain body locations such as the "t zone" of the face. Whenever the glands become occluded, a cyst may occur.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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