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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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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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