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Ive had this epidermoid cyst right in the middle of my forehead for several months. my dermatologist gave me topical clindamycin to try before resorting to an incision/stitches. how effective (if at all) is this method in treating this type of cyst?
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I visited my dermatologist 1 month ago for a fungal skin rash and was given clindamycin phosphate topical lotion. When will the rash clear up?
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I have dozen of knots on everywhere of my head. It's seem cysts or Epidermoid? These are soft and felt pain when I press like an acne.
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My dermatologist prescribed clindamycin gel and tretinoin gel (two separate tubes) but didn't give application instructions. Which goes on first?
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Had a ganglion cyst removed from hand. Three stitches. When the stitches were removed, incision was still open. Is this normal? Skin didn't close?
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