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I have keloid with cyst on my upper chest. How can it be treated? (Photo)

deepanandaApr 4, 2014
One year ago I had a cyst on my upper chest.I removed it by operation.now on that part I have keloid and that cyst again. I m taking injection on that area.but I want to know that may I oprat again for that cyst or what.I m very confused. That keloid is very painy and inching.

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