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Bcc or ingrown hair?

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shawntech
shawntech

have had for about a month on my arm... not dipped in center seems to get smaller here and there?

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee shawntech

    Posted

    I think it may be a cyst which has possibly started in a hair follicle. Not a BCC. It may need removal with local anaesthetic if it becomes large. If it worries you do go and see your doctor.

  • shawntech
    shawntech

    Posted

    thanks, I did scrape the top off now it looks like this

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