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Trichilemmal cyst

What is Trichilemmal cyst?

Trichilemmal cyst are those arising from the hair follicle.They are usually intradermal.They are smooth in texture and are slow growing.They usually cause no harm.

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I have scab-like outbreakes or sores on my scalp. The oldest such outbreak was a solitary sore, with me for 15 to 20 years; During those years it...

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Either trichilemmal cyst or pilomatricoma, go for excision biopsy

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I had a small bump on my scalp that got bigger and eventually an open soar from constent attempts to rid myself from this thing. I tried XXXXXXX...

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Thanks for posting your query. Two possibilities for this type of pus discharging and painful lump. these are:

1)     Boil or abscess: It...

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My dermatologist thought the bump under my chin was a cyst but the pathologist couldn't make a determination and sent the biopsy to a University...

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