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How To Get Rid Of Sebaceous/epidermal Cysts?

i'm a 30 yr old female,5'4 178lbs with sebaceous/epidermal cyst's is there anything I can do to get rid of the one's i'm getting on my breast. My doctor removed one on my back and it left a gapping hole like indent. I'm very upset with the way my looks and don't want to add to my self esteem problems.
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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Hello young lady
sebaceous cysts can be removed surgically
there is no other option
please consult a cosmetic or plastic surgeon who can reconstruct your skin without scarring and ugly look

if it get infected than it can be treated with a course of antibiotics

hope this answers your question
good luck
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How To Get Rid Of Sebaceous/epidermal Cysts?

Hello young lady sebaceous cysts can be removed surgically there is no other option please consult a cosmetic or plastic surgeon who can reconstruct your skin without scarring and ugly look if it get infected than it can be treated with a course of antibiotics hope this answers your question good luck