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Will antiseptic cream do good in treating a week old drained yet little pus filled sebaceous cyst ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Unlikely: The cyst must be removed. All the best.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 6/7/2021

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