Are Antibiotics Advisable For Infected Sebaceous Cyst

Posted on Tue, 25 Oct 2016

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Tue, 25 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Should I be concerned that Urgent Care doctor is not prescribing antibiotics for infected sebaceous cyst that has been 'drained' and packed with gauze for 4 days.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need not get concerned

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I do not think that you need to get concerned. A layman's eye cannot distinguish between the sebaceous secretions and pus but a doctor would know when to prescribe antibiotics. i think that you can leave it to him and not worry about it.

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