A member asked:

I have a few small fluid-filled lumps around a scar from where i had a pilonidal cyst drained a couple years ago. no sign of cyst beneath skin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

Recurrence?: It could be coming back again. Keep an eye on it, and if they start draining, or especially if the skin gets red, call and be seen by your surgeon or primary care provider. Hope this helps!

Answered 5/20/2015

2.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have a few small fluid-filled lumps around a scar from where i had a pilonidal cyst drained a couple years ago. no sign of cyst beneath skin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

My son has a 5cm soft lump (under skin) on the side of his body. Would this be a cyst? How is it drained? Seeing Dr later this week.

A member asked:

I have a soft lump on the side of my leg near a very old scar, its been there for years and feels like its filled with fluid...Is it a cyst?

A member asked:

I had a boil on my forehead between my eyebrows a month ago,pus drained but left a a hard lump and a scar where the head was.derm gave me another roun?

A member asked:

Pilonidal excesion 4 years ago. Now see very small hole at the base of the scar. Bleeds very little, can't tell if it is draining. Is this a scar issue?

A member asked:

I have a small bump on the back of my head looks like it could be a cyst, acne, or folliculitis. The spot is the same color as the skin. It has clear fluid and blood draining from that spot. Fluids have bad odor. Suggestions on treating this spot?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have a small pea sized movable lump on my tailbone under my skin. Noticed it about 2 years ago. Not painful or red. Pilonidal cyst? Chordoma?

I got a pilonidal cyst drained, but still a hard lump after healing , no pain no anything . Will it go away? Is it normal ?

I have a lump on my back that is skin colored but looks like theres something inside it. Its not draining or anything. Could Epidermoid cysts be like this? I had boil before but doesnt look it. Im getting it looked at soon by doc . Thank you?

Ihad a cyst on the back of my head cut open to drain by doc. Today i notice a lump of skin sticking out that looks like blood but its skin. What is it?

Is it possible that my pilonidal cyst is just a collection of hair and skin debris causing a solid movable lump under the skin by the tailbone?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?