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I don't know if i have a cyst or a spider bite. it's been swollen for 3 days, when i go to pop it brownish/red pus comes out then it refills?

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Cyst: Either way you should not pop this lesion. Instead apply warm compresses. If there is spreading redness or persistent swelling with pus, have a physician examine and advise you. It may need incision and drainage which you shouldn't attempt.

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Answered 6/3/2020

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