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I have a sacral dimple abscess that is draining puss and deep red fluid. i am on bactrin, dr. said it will resolve on it's own. is this right?

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Dr. Troy Reyna answered

Pilonidal sinus: Sounds like you have a pilonidal sinus that has been chronically infected and and has granulation tissue within. It is unlikely that it will respond to oral anitbiotics and resolve.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 2/12/2014

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A member asked:

I have a sacral dimple abscess that is draining puss and deep red fluid. i am on bactrin, dr. said it will resolve on it's own. is this right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Troy Reyna answered

Dr Klauber agreed

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