what causes acne

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Plugging of pilosebaceous orifice with keratin and their inflammation.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've got a few sebaceous cysts on my scrotum, and I'm trying to avoid surgery if possible. Do you have any suggestions? I was wondering if homeopathy might work for this, and if I were to see an allopathic doctor, which specialist would be bestshould I be looking at a urologist or a dermatologist? Any advice you have would be great.

dermatologist opinion is advised.

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