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Does a pilonidal cyst that is asymptomatic need to be drained or operated on ?
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Infected?: Abx will NOT cure a pilonidal 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 5/17/2017
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