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Epidermal (sebaceous) cyst
A small lump or bump under the skin, that gets filled with skin oils and dead skin cells.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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i have a sebaceous cyst that is bleeding. ?
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