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Pilonidal cyst after lancing. how long until the bump goes away?

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6 weeks: Lancing does not get rid of the cyst. You will need surgery to remove it.

Answered 3/28/2013

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Lancing: Lancing provides temporary relief and drains infection. you may feel better within a few days. This takes the pressure of and may help the Acute infection. If you're lucky it won't flare up again for a few years. However, if you don't have the cyst excised it can recur over and over again.

Answered 7/6/2019

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