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What Is The Cause For Sebaceous Cysts In My Foreskin?
I'm sorry, this is a rather personal question,
I've been getting a lot of sebaceous cysts in my foreskin. About one every week or two weeks, and I was wondering what may be causing this. I can understand maybe getting them occasionally, once every two or three months, but getting them every week or so seems to hint at a larger problem. Is there any way to prevent sebaceous cysts?
I've been getting a lot of sebaceous cysts in my foreskin. About one every week or two weeks, and I was wondering what may be causing this. I can understand maybe getting them occasionally, once every two or three months, but getting them every week or so seems to hint at a larger problem. Is there any way to prevent sebaceous cysts?
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Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Generally no treatment is required for a sebaceous cyst but if they become painful or are unsightly then surgical excision by traditional wide excision, minimal excision, and punch biopsy excision may be required.Pls consult a dermatologist and get it done.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Generally no treatment is required for a sebaceous cyst but if they become painful or are unsightly then surgical excision by traditional wide excision, minimal excision, and punch biopsy excision may be required.Pls consult a dermatologist and get it done.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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