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What would be the most effective remedy for cure an "open" infected sebaceous cyst?
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See Surgeon: Sometimes antibiotics can cure an infected cyst. If this fails, it is possible that you might need surgery to drain infected material. If this problem recurs, you might need to have the cyst surgically removed.
Answered 5/13/2015
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Let it drain: See a surgeon and possibly get it packed. May need antibiotics.
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