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Is Surgery The Only Way To Remove Sebaceous Cyst?
Question: Is it necessary to surgically remove sebaceous cyst on right cheek?
If yes, is it covered in medical insurance.
If yes, is it covered in medical insurance.
Brief Answer:
Not necessary to excise sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
Sebaceous cyst is a benign cystic lesion of the skin which can be left as such.
It is not necessary to remove the Sebaceous cyst as it is harmless.
Surgical excision of the sebaceous cyst should be covered under medical insurance.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Not necessary to excise sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
Sebaceous cyst is a benign cystic lesion of the skin which can be left as such.
It is not necessary to remove the Sebaceous cyst as it is harmless.
Surgical excision of the sebaceous cyst should be covered under medical insurance.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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