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I just popped a cyst under my skin. and now it has become swollen and painful. is there any home remedy to treat it? and approx how much time will it

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

No home remedy: Surgical drainage or excision.

Answered 1/19/2018

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A member asked:

I just popped a cyst under my skin. and now it has become swollen and painful. is there any home remedy to treat it? and approx how much time will it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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