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Skin cysts are caused by swollen sweat glands or hair follicles. Images

The sweat glands or hair follicles may swell when they become plugged with dirt or dead skin cells.

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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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