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My doctor put me on antibiotics for an infected sebacious cyst and now it has popped, whatcan ido to avoid further infection untili can see a doctor?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Clean: Keep the area clean! Wash with mild soap and you can use hydrogen peroxide too.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 9/21/2014

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A member asked:

My doctor put me on antibiotics for an infected sebacious cyst and now it has popped, whatcan ido to avoid further infection untili can see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Robinson agreed

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