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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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Dr. Willam Lau answered

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.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/31/2020

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Willam Lau answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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