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I have one more question about epidermoid cysts. i had one drained on thursday. how often can they drain a cyst? would they have to let it heal for few weeks before doing it again or before removing the cyst completely? i go back to doc this week?
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Epidermoid cyst: Epidermoid cysts can be drained frequently if needed. Usually if they are needing frequent draining, it is recommended to get it completely excised to stop the recurrence. It does not necessarily need a healing period. It is unusual for recurrence to happen within a few weeks of draining.
Answered 11/16/2020
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