A member asked:

Best antibiotics for pilonidal cyst? what is the name of a sinus infection in the groin region caused by pilonidal cyst?

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Dr. William m Simpson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No one best: The best antibiotic depends on the organism. Often it is a skin related staph or strep. Consider I&D to get sample of pus with culture. Some would treat with Cephalexin or Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole. Cyst in groin, not pilonidal (only at base of spine).Groin cyst maybe ingrown hair, maybe hydradenitis suppurativa, requiring further eval and rx.

Answered 8/12/2017

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Need to drain it: Clindamicyn or bacterium would be good ones, but most likely you will need to have that drained. www.drlugo.com

Answered 5/5/2019

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