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Epidermal Cyst Causes & Risks

Causes

Causes include:

  • Blockage of a hair follicle by skin cells—When an injury to the skin occurs, cells from the surface may block hair follicles located deeper within the skin.
  • Damage to a hair follicle due to acne
  • Blockage or defect of the sebaceous gland—This gland is near the hair follicle. It secretes oily material used to lubricate the skin and hair.

Hair Follicle

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Risk Factors

Acne and skin injuries increase your risk of developing an epidermal cyst.

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