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I have a cyst at the bottom of my scalp and i need antibiotics .. the cyst has already popped and drained ... but won't completely heal with out antibiotics?
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See a surgeon: antibiotics are not the answer. If this is a cyst it needs to be removed to avoid recurrence. if this is an abscess, antibiotics might help but the cyst still needs to be removed.
Answered 12/31/2020
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