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What antibiotics to take for sebaceous cysts?
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Varies: In most instances a standard antibiotic such as me flex or clindamycin/doxycycline in penicillin allergic patients is used. However for a true infection, a culture and sensitivity of the drainage is best to guide antibiotic selection.
Answered 10/11/2018
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No antibiotics: You don't take antibiotics for sebaceous cysts. You have them drained or removed.
Answered 11/14/2021
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Infected?: Abx will NOT cure a sebaceous cyst. They can help clear the infection and surrounding cellulitis that can occur when the cyst becomes infected. .... but not the cyst itself. The cyst needs to be removed if bothering you. If not bothering you can be safely watched.
Answered 3/24/2017
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