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I just popped a cyst about a quarter the size of my pinky fingernail. it was located on the edge of my right bicep. what do i do?

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Keep it clean: Keep it clean. Apply some antiseptic cream and cover with Bandaid.

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Answered 10/17/2014

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