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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've had a cyst on my head for the past two years and have been using homeopathy to manage it. The size goes down when I take the medicine but starts growing again if I stop. Could this be cancer? Should I consider surgery? My family is really worried about this

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Cyst regrowth after homeopathy suggests surgical removal; most scalp cysts are benign but biopsy confirms.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

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