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Cyst A cyst is a trapping of either hair or surface
skin under the skin. The lining of the cyst produces the keratin content, which
appears white and thick in consistency. Cysts are most common on the face,
scalp, chest or back. In order to treat cysts, they must be surgically removed.
If the lining of the cyst is not fully removed, the cyst can recur. |
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A cyst not removed can turn into an abcess or boil, causing pain, scarring, and even
spread of infection into the circulation.