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Q: cyst treatment ?

asked by: mav1942 on July 1st, 2009

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I have a cyst on my back that has been 'active' on and off for about 20 years. At the moment it is itching and the hole is about 1/2 inch with a hard, scab-like middle. It looks as if you could just 'pick' it out but it hurts to do so. Can I use a warm compress on it with vinegar and will it heal or come out? When it is active we can get a string-like pus to come out by just pulling the cyst (since I know we cannot pinch it). Can you please give me some advice? Thank you

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ioka

replied on July 2nd, 2009

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hello as this cyst has been active on and off for nearly twenty years the only advice i can recommend to you is surgically removed..

what medications have been prescribed in the past for this problem ? as you don,t want it turning into anything more serious..

mav1942

replied on July 2nd, 2009

New User

No meds at all. It broke and I tried to get all the pus out but failed. As I am prone to cysts on all parts of my body, I usually take care of them myself. This is the first problem I have had. I think only because I forgot about it for so long. Intermittently it would flare up to be noticed and I would deal with it then again, forget about it.

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