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I have a cyst at the side of my head that was never a problem but recently started getting painful. what do i do?
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See a DR: Probable trichilemmal cyst, but various other possible diagnoses. Should be easy and routine to remove and identify.
Answered 9/13/2014
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Infected cyst: It sounds like you have an infected cyst. You need to be seen to get this evaluated. You may need antibiotics and possible drainage.
Answered 9/13/2014
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