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So I am developing this huge red bump under my lip. Im not sure if it is a cyst or a nodule and I dont really understand the difference. Ive read Dans definitions of all the different pimples but I still dont understand what a nodule is. Can someone please explain in simple terms. Thanks a bundles!
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Cyst vs Nodule, I dont quite understand the difference
Started by acne_battle, Nov 01 2007 12:18 PM
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Posted 01 November 2007 - 12:58 PM
For me, i always think that a cyst is a lesion that has visible pus.
So basically, a cyst is a supersized pustule. A nodule is a supersized papule. hahaha i might be wrong, though.
So basically, a cyst is a supersized pustule. A nodule is a supersized papule. hahaha i might be wrong, though.
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Posted 01 November 2007 - 01:09 PM
QUOTE(john1234 @ Nov 1 2007, 01:58 PM) 
For me, i always think that a cyst is a lesion that has visible pus.
So basically, a cyst is a supersized pustule. A nodule is a supersized papule. hahaha i might be wrong, though.
So basically, a cyst is a supersized pustule. A nodule is a supersized papule. hahaha i might be wrong, though.
Oh lol Thanks for trying to help though even if youre wrong
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Posted 01 November 2007 - 05:09 PM
He's right. A nodule is usually deeper and doesn't break the skin at all and is usually hard and compact. A cyst is higher up in the skin usually spongier, and can break the skin.
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