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I recently had a pilonidal cyst drained and about 4 days later it became infected and i had it drained again. the doctor sent me home with an open wound and told me wait 2 days to shower. im not sure how to approach cleaning the wound safely?

Q: i recently had a pilonidal cyst drained and about 4 days later it became infected and i had it drained again. the doctor sent me home with an open wound and told me wait 2 days to shower. im not sure how to approach cleaning the wound safely?

: I would just irrigate it with water 2xaday and keep covered with a bandage. Take pictures as it gets better. Healing is amazing.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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I would just irrigate it with water 2xaday and keep covered with a bandage. Take pictures as it gets better. Healing is amazing.

Answered 12/17/2022

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A member asked:

I recently had a pilonidal cyst drained and about 4 days later it became infected and i had it drained again. the doctor sent me home with an open wound and told me wait 2 days to shower. im not sure how to approach cleaning the wound safely?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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