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I have pilonidal disease and my cyst has begun to flare up, what can i do too resuce the flare up and pain till surgery? please help
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Pilonidal cyst : the solution is surgery. Untill you have it. Keep area clean. Shower multiple times a day. Bacteriacidal soap. Also for pain control you can use NSAIDs. And -/+ antibiotics per your surgeon.
Answered 9/17/2016
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