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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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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No: It just treats any associated skin infection. The cyst is still present, until removed by surgery.

Dr Mele agreed

Answered 6/22/2013

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Dr. Barry Cohen answered

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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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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Dr Mele agreed

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