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Is Leaving An Abscessed Sebaceous Cyst Untreated Safe During Pregnancy?
I have an infected sebaceous cyst that has abscessed, located behind the ear lobe. At least I think it s infected the pain is very bad and it s very large I ve seen pictures online that match mine. We ll I m pregnant so I haven t went to get it removed surgically or for antibiotics how dangours is it if I just keep putting warm compress tillit opens on its own?
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
hello
no its not safe to keep an infected sebaceous cyst. I suggest you see a dermatologist immediately and get treated.
most likely he will prescribe you a course of antibiotics safe during pregnancy and then remove the cyst
thamks
no its not safe to keep an infected sebaceous cyst. I suggest you see a dermatologist immediately and get treated.
most likely he will prescribe you a course of antibiotics safe during pregnancy and then remove the cyst
thamks
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