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A member asked:
Does sulfamethoxazole eliminate sebaceous cysts? and if it does, is there really a point in getting the sac from the cyst removed?
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No: It just treats any associated skin infection. The cyst is still present, until removed by surgery.
Answered 6/22/2013
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It can: Get rid of acute infection but not the cyst if you do not remove it surgicaly it can come back.
Answered 9/10/2013
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