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Cyst just beside neck
Having one cyst beside neck , gradually becoming painful and red,do this require removal or medicine will be fine?
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Its infected epidermal cyst,
This needs oral medication then ultimately removal of the lesion
Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment
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Looks like sebaceous cyst…need further history of increase in size or any fever..medicines do help..
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Please consult online for further treatment
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It's sebaceous cyst.. specific medicine available for good pain reduction.. for details do direct online consultation
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Seems to be an infected sebaceous cyst
Treatment in the form of antibiotics can be given
Once it settles, removal can be done
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Hi there ..
The query is from a 40/F & the pic sports a healthy beard so assuming this query is for your husband/partner/brother etc.
Diagnosis is pretty clear on the pic... It is an Infected Sebaceous cyst.
Kindly contact ONLINE for a prescription and quick solution to at least the reduction of pain and secondary infection.
An INSTANT ONLINE Consultation is your best bet at the moment to resolve this🙏
In the long run, yes it will require a surgical excision and this can be done by any competent general surgeon or dermatologist near you.
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Avoid OTC products, home remedies and self treatment plus Google research suggestions 🙏
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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differential diagnosis- infected sebaceous cyst
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take antibiotics for 5 days
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, you can do online consultation with Doctor. Need to take detailed history with proper evaluation. Please share photos of the concerned areas. Will prescribe medication accordingly.
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It maybe sebaceous cyst
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Specific medication will treat your concern.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
First medicines
Then surgical removal
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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