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I have a cyst under the skin on my butt cheek that one day started to hurt and has now grown and turned reddish purple with a white centre. ?

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Sounds like: peri anal abscess that is ready to drain spontaneously. If it continues to cause pain, it is best to show it to a doctor. You might need to be on antibiotics.

Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

I have a cyst under the skin on my butt cheek that one day started to hurt and has now grown and turned reddish purple with a white centre. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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