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A member asked:
I have an inflamed sebaceous cyst on my back and am supposed to be out in the woods,what should i do if it starts draining while i'm away?
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Keep the area: covered and clean. Apply double antibiotic ointment to it twice a day if it opens and drains.IIf it becomes infected-increased swelling,redness, pain, warmth-see a Dr as soon as you return
Answered 5/9/2021
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