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Antibiotics For Infected Cyst
A cyst is a structure or mass that consists of a cellular lined sac. It is typically filled with fluid but may be filled with solid material. It can be congenital, traumatic, or acquired. They may develop nearly anywhere in the body and usually require complete excision for eradication or they are likely to recur. Fluid filled sacs that are not cellular lined ...Read more
My doctor put me on antibiotics for an infected sebacious cyst and now it has popped, whatcan Ido to avoid further infection untili can see a doctor?
Clean: Keep the area clean! Wash with mild soap and you can use hydrogen peroxide too. ...Read more
Needs drainage: When you have an infected cyst, often it needs to be "opened up", so it can drain. That's actually more important than the antibiotics. Later on, when things have quieted down, have the cyst wall removed, so it doesn't re-occur. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Cyst: I think that if the cyst is inflamed and infected, then an incision and drainage would be the best means to get the situation resolved. Once the cyst is drained, application of mupiricin ointment 3x/day ought to bring a resolution to the problem. ...Read more
I had a lump ibetween my shoulders saw gp they said infected cyst resting on a nerve, on antibiotics v painful should I go to a&e feeling v unwell?
Need for evaluation: If you have been on antibiotics for a couple of days and the lesion is still painful you should see your doctor again as the lesion may need to be drained. It is not feasible to provide a more meaningful opinion without examining the lesion. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
I have an infected inclusion cyst near front of the neck 1" , 7 days antibiotics did not help. Is excision possible with infection, under ga / la?
Incision & drainage: Ruptured cysts can often be treated via an incision and drainage under local anesthesia. If the inflammation has resolved enough, a complete excision is sometimes possible and decreases the chances of recurrence of the cyst. Consult a plastic surgeon or dermatologist for evaluation of treatment options in your case. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
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