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Ive officaly have had my 3rd cyst, and this time it is located in my inner thigh, bikini area. i had one of my shoulder, and then had to get that drained. soon after that i also gained yet another one! but this time i put lots of warm compresses on it, an

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Ans: You might die better by seeing your doctor and go on an abtibiotic for a longer term. You need to destroy the colonized bacteria. Use good hygiene. And your warm compress helps when the access is already formed.

Answered 12/3/2015

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A member asked:

Ive officaly have had my 3rd cyst, and this time it is located in my inner thigh, bikini area. i had one of my shoulder, and then had to get that drained. soon after that i also gained yet another one! but this time i put lots of warm compresses on it, an

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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