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Can A Sebaceous Cyst On The Labia Minora That Has Been There For Ten Years Go Away Without Having It Lanced?
Question: Can a sebaceous cyst on the labia minora that has been there for ten years go away without having it lanced? Can I get it to open or drain without having it cut ? It has been the same for ten years
Brief Answer:
It needs to be cut
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about Sebaceous Cyst.
Content of cyst need to be removed by a cut or a small incision.
There is no other way the cyst can disappear as the content of cyst need to drain somewhere!
Moreover, it is a small incision and not a reason to worry.
Let me know if you need any help.
Regards
It needs to be cut
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about Sebaceous Cyst.
Content of cyst need to be removed by a cut or a small incision.
There is no other way the cyst can disappear as the content of cyst need to drain somewhere!
Moreover, it is a small incision and not a reason to worry.
Let me know if you need any help.
Regards
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