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I got sebaceous cyst drained in groin/anus 4 days agoi'm on antibiotics. site of cyst is not healing flat. what can i do to ensure that it heals flat?
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Cyst: If the cyst has a capsule then the capsule must be removed for the cyst to resolve. Talk to your doctor about surgical removal of the cyst.
Answered 12/31/2013
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Watchful waiting: The surgical incision must heal which will take time. At first , conservative therapy including warm packs and keeping it clean will be best. Steroid injections could be considered in 2 months depending on the healing. Occasionally, surgical excision may be required to flatten the scar and remove residual cyst or scar tissue.
Answered 1/29/2014
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Surgical excision: Abscesses normally get drained first and in your case, the sebaceous cyst will need to be excised as well in a few weeks. Swelling and uneveness is common at this stage. Nature needs time to heal the site. Besides the antibiotics, using anti-inflammatory medication and keeping the area clean will also help.
Answered 1/29/2014
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