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Suggest Treatment For Cheesy And Foul Smelling Pimple On Neck

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Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2015
Question: I squeeze a small pimple like on my neck and a small amount of hard white come out and it smells like a strong cheese
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it's probably a sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

this sounds like a sebaceous cyst. The cheesy appearance and smell are characteristic. You should show the lesion to the a general surgeon or dermatologist for appropriate treatment (excision). What is important regarding sebaceous cysts is to remove it completely. If a part of its wall remains it may recur.

I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Cheesy And Foul Smelling Pimple On Neck

Brief Answer: it's probably a sebaceous cyst Detailed Answer: Hello, this sounds like a sebaceous cyst. The cheesy appearance and smell are characteristic. You should show the lesion to the a general surgeon or dermatologist for appropriate treatment (excision). What is important regarding sebaceous cysts is to remove it completely. If a part of its wall remains it may recur. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!