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My rabbit has a strange bump on its skin. Is it a pimple or cyst?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | 7 days old

Hi, what is this? it's like a pimple

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 13th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about your rabbit and including a photo. This appears to be a trichofolliculoma (ingrown hair cyst). A veterinary visit is needed to remove (surgically) but need to wait until much older. Monitor for now, do not apply anything topically. Good luck.

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