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Spot On Center Of Chest, Yellow Discharge When Squeezed, Similar Spots On Body. Advise?
I have spot on the center of my chest. Use to be very hard to squeeze it. Now when i tried to push my skin inwards and apply pressure towards the center of my thumb yellow stuff came out. Alot of sticky cheesy worm looking like pus. I have 2 other spot on my body but i apply the same method and it doesnt work. what should i do ?
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Sun, 19 May 2013
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Sun, 19 May 2013
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Mon, 20 May 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your description, you seem to be having a sebaceous cyst. It is a swelling containing secretions of the oil gland. It needs to be excised completely by a dermatologist or surgeon. Squeezing it can introduce infection. Avoid handling it. It can also be left alone as it is harmless.
Hope this helped.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your description, you seem to be having a sebaceous cyst. It is a swelling containing secretions of the oil gland. It needs to be excised completely by a dermatologist or surgeon. Squeezing it can introduce infection. Avoid handling it. It can also be left alone as it is harmless.
Hope this helped.
Take care.
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