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Suggest Treatment For Sebaceous Cyst In The Buttocks
My husband is 80 years old, is a dialysis patient and is borderline diabetic. He has been suffering horrible pain due to a subaceous cyst on his buttock. Had it surgically removed and another reappeared. What can be done. What would the Dr. advise. Thank you. YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 22 May 2017
Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Sebaceous cysts are common cysts of the skin.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-don’t try to pop or drain the cyst yourself. That can cause infection, and the cyst will probably come back.
-Keep it clean by washing with warm soap and water.
-Try putting a bathwater-warm washcloth on it for 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times a day, to help soothe it and speed healing.
If it doesn't go away see a local doctor.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
Sebaceous cysts are common cysts of the skin.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-don’t try to pop or drain the cyst yourself. That can cause infection, and the cyst will probably come back.
-Keep it clean by washing with warm soap and water.
-Try putting a bathwater-warm washcloth on it for 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times a day, to help soothe it and speed healing.
If it doesn't go away see a local doctor.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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