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How Can An Infected Cyst On The Back Be Treated?
Wife had a cyst on her back drained 6 years ago. The site has since filled again and was drained. Now, it has expanded and continues to fill with a semi liquid grey matter and is red. The area has now expanded to over 5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. Recommendation?
Fri, 13 Jul 2018
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-clean and dry frequently the area
-use hydrogen peroxide for disinfection
-use an antibiotic ointment
-cover with a clean bandage
-you should also take prescribed oral antibiotic .
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
-clean and dry frequently the area
-use hydrogen peroxide for disinfection
-use an antibiotic ointment
-cover with a clean bandage
-you should also take prescribed oral antibiotic .
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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