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What Causes An Boil On Face?

I had a boil on my face about 5years ago, about 2 years ago I noticed a white lump in the same place but nothing ever grew and did not hurt. Tonight I was looking at it and for some reason I squeezed it and thick stringy smelly stuff came out. What can it be?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
I can understand your problem
I think its sebaceous cyst, its a common condition.
Treatment option is just simple exicision of cyst sac.Its an opd procedure.can be done by qualified dermatologist or sugeon.
hope information ll help
thanks
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What Causes An Boil On Face?

Welcome to HCM I can understand your problem I think its sebaceous cyst, its a common condition. Treatment option is just simple exicision of cyst sac.Its an opd procedure.can be done by qualified dermatologist or sugeon. hope information ll help thanks