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I have a boil on my lower buttocks that seems to have popped but left a hole with stretchy skin on top. if i press in i can feel the hole.what do i do?

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Dr. Sylvia Medley answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pilonidal cyst: What you are describing is a pilonidal cyst. You will need surgery to get it removed. Otherwise it will recur.

Answered 10/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have a boil on my lower buttocks that seems to have popped but left a hole with stretchy skin on top. if i press in i can feel the hole.what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sylvia Medley answered

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