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I remove my small Sebaceous cysts located on the right shoulder at home myself, is it harmful .can I take antibiotics for precautions.
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Kindly consult a surgeon at your locality for complete removal.
Otherwise reccurence is inevitable
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Yes u should. Consult for treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Harmful if removed at home.
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consult a general surgeon, its a minor procedure but should be performed by an expert under strict aseptic precautions
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Dr. V R Tindwani
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51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Sebaceous cyst needs to be removed by doctor, you need to remove not only cyst contains but also cyst wall which I feel is not possible to do at home , so visit doctor
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