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What Causes Recurrent Pus Filled Zit On My Upper Back?
I have a normal sized zit on my upper back. I have been getting it there for years. In the past it would only be once every couple of months but now twice a month. I was diagnosed with lymes disease and a couple co infections six months ago and am still on antibiotics, antimicrobials and many herbal supplements. I m not sure if its related to the Lyme rash I get on my lower back. That rash is a whole patch of itchy blisters of clear fluid that come and go once a month when I m herxing. But the zit is a white head zit of about a medium size that I get some white puss out of when I scratch it off. Any thoughts on what it might be caused by or if its related to the Lyme rash?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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It is possible that it is a cyst.
A cyst is a sac that can repeatedly collect material which can become infected.
If the cyst is removed then no further collections are possible.
This can be done by a general surgeon or your GP ,possibly as an in office procedure.
I hope this helps
It is possible that it is a cyst.
A cyst is a sac that can repeatedly collect material which can become infected.
If the cyst is removed then no further collections are possible.
This can be done by a general surgeon or your GP ,possibly as an in office procedure.
I hope this helps
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