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Sebaceous cyst drain/leak out while i was a sleep, after putting many hot bath on it the day before. pain is less! what do i do? should i run to the dr? i have a good antibiotic ointment with me. what happens to the sack that its suppose to come in?
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Removal: The cyst and the sac of the cyst need to be removed surgically. Most ot the time it can be done under local anesthesia. Talk to your doctor. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/27/2020
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