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What Causes An Open Hole In The Incision Site Post Cyst Removal?
I had a small cyst remived. 1 month ago. The stitches were removed after three weeks which was one week ago now I have a little open hole that s about 2 cm in diameter . I m afraid to go back to the original doctor because I think he did something wrong I don t trust him anymore. Will a new dermatologist be able to fix this .
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Hello,
Removal of cyst could have caused a raw wound.
This could be the reason of an open hole.
You may consult your previous doctor to look for any evidence of infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Removal of cyst could have caused a raw wound.
This could be the reason of an open hole.
You may consult your previous doctor to look for any evidence of infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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