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Pilonoidal cyst?lump inside natal cleftupper right.appeared 3 days ago,hurts if touched.gp says it should not be, because of location.taking amoxicill
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Compresses : Warm compress or sitz baths. Should bring it to a head . May need to drain it. Also, unlikely that amoxicillin will cover for anaerobic bacteria in a pilonidal cyst. Need to change antibiotic
Answered 11/8/2015
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