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GlossaryEpidermal Cysts

non-cancerous lumps under skin filled with keratin

Epidermal cysts, also known as epidermoid cysts, are non-cancerous, small, round lumps beneath the skin. They form when skin cells multiply and create a sac filled with keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails. These cysts are typically painless and slow-growing, but they can become inflamed or infected, causing discomfort.

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research Aggressive Squamous Cell Carcinoma Developing in a Giant Epidermal Cyst of the Abdomen

16 citations, December 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

A woman died from cancer that spread from a long-standing cyst on her abdomen.

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community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs

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Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

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. This conversation discussed the efficacy of Minoxidil and Finasteride as treatments for hair loss, with a focus on the potential side effects of taking Oral Minoxidil. Some users shared their experiences with both treatments and there was debate over whether they were safe or not.

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