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How to treat an abscess in tailbone area without going to the doctor?
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A pilonidal cyst: Develops along the tailbone near the cleft of the buttocks. These cysts usually contain hair and skin debris. Some time they could asymptomatic. Whereas others may develop an infection of the cyst with associated pain and inflammation. The treatment and management of pilonidal cysts depends on many factors, including the extent and chronicity of the disease. . Recurrence is common.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Not recommended: An abscess needs to be treated quickly to prevent the infection from getting larger and spreading. Antibiotics and drainage are the usual treatments. See a doctor for this asap.
Answered 7/5/2016
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Need to see Dr: Abscesses are walled off areas of infection that require them to be drained by a dr. Antibiotic creams are not able to get into the abscess to kill the infection.
Answered 4/30/2013
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