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I had a cyst in my groin area suddenly start pushing out all the puss in it, what do i do after all the puss pushed out is gone?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Cyst: And infected. If all the pus is out; keep it well irrigated in the shower. Do not cover the opening with topical antibiotics. Use a dry dressing. If it not resolving, it may need to be removed before this happens again. All the best.

Answered 5/21/2016

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