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Sebaceous cyst under breast, treatment?
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Have this medically : Assessed to determine the proper course of treatment.
Answered 7/24/2016
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Infected?: Abx will NOT cure a sebaceous cyst. They can help clear the infection and surrounding cellulitis that can occur when the cyst becomes infected. .... but not the cyst itself. The cyst needs to be removed if bothering you. If not bothering you can be safely watched.
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