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How to treat a boil inside of butt cheek?
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Thanks for asking!: You need to go to a physician and be examined because this type of abcess, often referred to as a pilonidal cyst, can end up in a very serious infection for which significant surgical excision is required. The sooner you are seen by a physician the better, and the less likelihood for more extensive surgical intervention.
Answered 8/6/2019
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