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How Long Does A Pilonidal Cyst Incision Take To Heal?
how long does a pilonidal cyst inscision takes to heal? now dressing with megaheal ointment not completely healed. surgery not done .inscision done and pus drained on 31/10/2017.sometimes beeding and slight discharges
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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A pilonidal cyst is seen when the skin near the anus forms a cyst that becomes pus filled. This may need drainage and this can get infected.
Most types of pus and infection and wounds would take up to 2 weeks to heal.
Here are a few things that are suggested after a surgery. Avoid picking and squeezing the wound. Avoid infecting the area by touching the wound as well.
Many people find sitting in a sitz bath useful as well. Along with this, getting a clean and balanced diet and drinking lots of water can be useful.
I hope this helps. All the best.
Thank you for writing to HCM.
A pilonidal cyst is seen when the skin near the anus forms a cyst that becomes pus filled. This may need drainage and this can get infected.
Most types of pus and infection and wounds would take up to 2 weeks to heal.
Here are a few things that are suggested after a surgery. Avoid picking and squeezing the wound. Avoid infecting the area by touching the wound as well.
Many people find sitting in a sitz bath useful as well. Along with this, getting a clean and balanced diet and drinking lots of water can be useful.
I hope this helps. All the best.
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