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Do i need to see a gp for a burst cyst?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Depends: on cyst location, size,, redness or infection, pus formation. You did not mention size, location or symptoms.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/26/2019

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