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My sebaceous cyst on underside of penis popped and i can see a red hole dug 3mm deep. what to do? should i shave the pubic hair?

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NO show to Doctor: You may need antibiotics , or even drainage of abscess ( if it forms ) to prevent spread of infection .

Dr Calderon and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/27/2015

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