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Had subaceous cyst gettin to a head. dr gave antibiotics to cure. 2nd day of antibios, cyst popped fluid came out. do i still need 2continue antibios?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Ruptured cyst: I would suggest you continue your full course of antibiotics as your doctor prescribed.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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A member asked:

Had subaceous cyst gettin to a head. dr gave antibiotics to cure. 2nd day of antibios, cyst popped fluid came out. do i still need 2continue antibios?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Dr Ali agreed

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