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Pilonidal cyst
It might be pilonidal sinus but whatever it is, its healing and i am sure it is not getting worse. Negilible release of pus. I am also taking antibiotics. I clean the wound everyday 2-3 time. Is surgery still necessary?
HISTORY- a small hollow valley like formation with only a layer of skin, painful to press into. it been two months or so but then it develops a pimple like formation overnight on the same spot.
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Pilonidal sinus doesn't heal spontaneously. Antibiotics wouldn't play any role. Consult a general surgeon and go for surgery.
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Share the picture for clear picture. If pus is coming and also you are having fever then we can drain the pus but ultimate cure is surgery.
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
Many ways of handling the pilonidal sinus
From laser to complex flap
Antibiotics can buy some time
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Dr. Rahul Jaiswal
General Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Noida
Best to get examined by good general surgeon ( Laser Surgeon).
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Dr. Swati Sulakshane
General Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Pune
Need to examine to rule out other causes. If it is Pilonidal sinus the complete cure will be only surgery. Antibiotics will only buy time.
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