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Pilonidal cyst drained, do i need to look after cut?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Why not ?: Shower. Change the dressing as recommended by your surgeon and if red or painful have the surgeon look

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/17/2017

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