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I have a large cyst on my inner thigh and i also have two other boils on my thighs too i don't know why they're there but i tried to pop it and felt it pop twice under the skin?

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Dr. Minghsun Liu answered

Depends: I think this is a situation where you really need an MD to take a look. If it's getting worse quickly and warm/tender, you need to be seen sooner since an abscess might be forming and will require antibiotics and possible incision & drainage.

Answered 5/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have a large cyst on my inner thigh and i also have two other boils on my thighs too i don't know why they're there but i tried to pop it and felt it pop twice under the skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Minghsun Liu answered

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