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Pilonidal Cyst, Treatment ?

I have a pilonidal cyst thing i think, not 100%, i have been to my doctor and he gave me some anti-biotics, that was about 6 months ago, is there any cream or any way of treating it without surgery as i cant have the time off work and i am scared i will be unable to work fora few weeks after. i just need some help it is making me depressed. thanks Ben
Thu, 10 May 2012
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The treatment for a pilonidal cyst is surgery. But if the lesion is small and uninfected then primary closure of the wound can be done . This will not necessitate abscence from work.
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Pilonidal Cyst, Treatment ?

The treatment for a pilonidal cyst is surgery. But if the lesion is small and uninfected then primary closure of the wound can be done . This will not necessitate abscence from work.