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Sep 12, 2009, 05:52 PM
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I had a cyst removed from my scalp about 2 1/2 weeks ago. It scabbed over a couple of times, but never fully healed. Now, it's clear stuff and blood. I keep squeezing it out to try to get it all out and it just keeps filling back up! YUCK!!!
 I think it's infected, but I may just be scared. I am debating on whether or not to go to the "urgent care" clinic or wait until Monday to see if I can get in to my physician (the one who did the removal and is my family doc). Is there anything I should be aware of or watch out for that might be worrisome?
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Sep 12, 2009, 07:56 PM
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I can't give you advice. You need somebody to examine the wound.
Do you know what kind of cyst it was? If it was a sebaceous cyst and part of it is still there the cyst can regrow. A sebaceous cyst has sebum inside of it; that's kind of like a skin oil. Did they give you instructions on wound care like use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean the wound?
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Sep 12, 2009, 08:07 PM
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It hasn't healed and hurts, along with the nastiness coming out of it. I guess I need to see him on Monday. Thank you for the info. I didn't realize it could regrow. Hmmmm
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Sep 14, 2009, 08:09 PM
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I went to the dr today and there was a piece of cyst still in there!
 It was causing a slight infection along with the irritation from the pieces of cyst trying to work themselves out. He had to do the procedure again, but at least it hurt a little less than last time. Anyways, I was doing the right things by using warm towel compresses, squeezing the cyst matter out and keeping polysporin on it. Just wanted to update you all.
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