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I am including more details but have a infected sebaceous cyst on my middle back. they drained/remove the cyst. they said it was infected. i started amoxicillin. when should i expect improvement in appearance such as redness etc? i emailed pcp too?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Infected cyst: This depends on how fast you heal in general so remember what happened with prior surgeries. Should be getting less red in a day or so. I would try some time lapse photography to document the time frame in you. You will have better idea for you. Everyone is different. Tome will tell.

Answered 11/20/2020

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A member asked:

I am including more details but have a infected sebaceous cyst on my middle back. they drained/remove the cyst. they said it was infected. i started amoxicillin. when should i expect improvement in appearance such as redness etc? i emailed pcp too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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