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Hole On Chest, On Sternum, Pus Leak, Irritated, Swollen. What Is It?

Hi, I have a hole about the size of a pin hole on my chest, it's on the lest side at the top of my sternum. It has been there for years and smelly puss will squart or leak if I don't squzze it out. Now it has gotten irritated and it has sowllen up and it's very painful, it really hurts when it gets filled with puss, like its going to bust. It will not go away and it leaks on its own. Please help!!
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
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Hi,
There can be possibility of Folliculitis or bursting up of a sebaceous cyst at your chest area. The most important precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications. You can take a course of antibiotic containing ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 5 days.You can apply Gentamycin cream. If pain is present then can take paracetamol tablet by mouth.
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Hole On Chest, On Sternum, Pus Leak, Irritated, Swollen. What Is It?

Hi, There can be possibility of Folliculitis or bursting up of a sebaceous cyst at your chest area. The most important precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications. You can take a course of antibiotic containing ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 5 days.You can apply Gentamycin cream. If pain is present then can take paracetamol tablet by mouth.