HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

A cyst burst under my skin 4 days ago. it's infected; i started antibiotics 2 days ago. it is not getting better and is very painful. when do i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Now: You should see a doctor as the lesion may need to be drained. If you do not have a doctor, go to the emergency room of a nearby hospital.

Answered 2/25/2018

379 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Sometimes my right ears would get heated and my cheek and neck pain . I also have a cyst like sturture deep under skin on right side of head Infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My sebacious cyst on my back is massive. red and infected im now on my second course of antibiotics but its more red and sore? im due to get it lanced next week but im worried it may burst in the meantime?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My daughter have some boils on her neck and they itches when she itch them they burst and her skin peal the boils have a water liquid inside.. Can I use Antibiotic powder to get rid of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a sebeceous cyst on labia that burst 3 days ago. Not infected. Still sore when rubbed. How long to heal and not be sore. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I was prescribed Bactrim (10 days) for an infected sebaceous cyst. I am on day 6 and no improvement. Should I be switched to a different antibiotic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Hi I have 13 sabacious cysts on my head which are being removed 2. At a time 1 has burst near one that was removed had 3 courses of antibiotics but pus is still draining out any advice would be good. Thank you?
Lump near nipple diagnosed as infected cyst is still very red and tender after 2 months despite two week course on flucloxacillin 500. Shows no head.
I had a small sebasouce cyst on my left shoulder think it burst under skin nothing coming out of it is it something to worry about ?
Had subaceous cyst gettin to a head. Dr gave antibiotics to cure. 2nd day of antibios, cyst popped fluid came out. Do I still need 2continue antibios?
A large cyst on top of my head has burst amd is now very painful. it burst internally. will it just go away?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.