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Popped Sebaceous Cyst

2017-11-20 17:49:21
I accidentally burst a (likely) sebaceous cyst on the inside of my elbow I now have a faint, numb pain when touching the area, which was not there before. Worrying or not?
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No you don’t need to worry about it. Once the cyst forms again and is hard like a ball, it can be removed surgically. Then it won’t recur again.
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For now you can wash it with soap and water daily to prevent infection.

Answered2017-11-21 15:35:09

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