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Last year i had an abscess about 5 cm , i had a surgery and now after a year it came back to me and its growing i don't know what to do beside surgery?
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Abscess: Abscesses need to be open to heal. May need to remove the cyst wall. Consider washing w/ antibacterial 'hibiclens' 1-2 x/ week to prevent bacteria build up. Wash 2x a day in summer, keep pores open. Change position every 30 min for 1-2 min . Pilonidal cyst needs more definitive surgery f/w/doc http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pilonidal-cyst/basics/prevention/con-20025007
Answered 7/24/2015
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