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I have a sebaceous cyst that was infected months agos and the doctor cut it.. now it's bothering me again and it's red! what can i do??

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Recheck w/ doctor: Contact the doctor who drained it last time. Maybe it needs somewhat more extensive (but still minor) surgery to remove the cyst instead of just draining it.

Answered 8/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a sebaceous cyst that was infected months agos and the doctor cut it.. now it's bothering me again and it's red! what can i do??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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