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How long for infected sebaceous cyst on penis to go away?

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Dr. Stephen Colbert answered

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Sebaceous cyst: Infected cysts are best treated with drainage and good wound care (soap and h2o). Takes about 2 weeks to heal. Would suggest aggressive scrubbing and, generally, keep it clean. In this case the treatment might be better than the disease. Hope it's just a cyst. ;).

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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