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I had a glass cut wound on my finger and sutures were removed two days back ( photo attached). How should I care for the wound post suture removal. Should betadine solution or dettol be used for cleaning it. Should I cover it with bandage? When can I start using Mederma?

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Keep it open clean and dry, apply megaheal ointment/ t-bact ointment. ...  Read More

My infectious sebacious cyst on scalp was drained and removed in May 23 followed by struturing. I had all the antibiotics etc post surgery but till date I feel the pain in that site. Right now after 5 months it seems to be little red with swelling and pain on touching (no puss can be seen in the wound or fever). Is this a normal healing process or

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No worries then, get examined by near by surgeon once ...  Read More

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I had recently got my forearm cut by the glass (3 weeks back), had two levels of stitches(dissolvable inside and removable outside). Stitches got removed 1 week back. Need help with the post-operative care of wound & scar. Please suggest the do(s)(ointments etc) and don't(s) for wound care. I want to have minimal scarring.

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Without seeing the type and severity of injury..Can't treat....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi , Please help me with the solution name which can be used to clean the infected wound. Please suggest.

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Consult online ...  Read More

Hi Doctor .. may i kno if my wound is healing? The white margins ar wound, what are they.? Thankyou ..this is 5 th day after injury.

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Apply fuscidin oint, and keep it clean ...  Read More

I need to know about the trychilemmal cyst and hair follicle or hair cyst or hair pillar cyst. What is the cost for removal of trychilemmal cyst?

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Without seeing can't treat....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I am here to help you for preventing amputation. Please contact. An innovative integrative approach in the management of wound

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What will happen if a dog bite wound is not cleaned but all 5 vaccines are taken? Can the virus survive under the healed skin, is it possible ? Will all the viruses be killed by the vaccine even if some are left under the skin ..

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If the dog bite wound is not cleaned or treated with antibiotics, then the person will get an infection and pus in that area. Vaccination is only to prevent rabies, but wound cleaning and dressing is ...  Read More

Can anyone suggest a better dressing for faster wound healing. I have an open wound after removal of sebaceous cyst.

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Which body part is this?does it drain?how long has it been? ...  Read More

I have a cyst on my forehead, and was wondering if that's something a doctor can generally take care of pretty quickly?

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Please put pictures of the affected areas ...  Read More

Is this small or big surgery, cyst or bone defect or surgery scar (16 years ago surgery had been performed due to infection in upper area of tooth 11,21,22)what problems arises due to surgery? Can surgery only fir cyst removal is giving me long time problem without bone grafting? What is need of bone grafting here in cyst removal surgery? Can not

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Cyst removal surgery can be minor or major — it depends on the size of the cyst and bone loss, not just the word “cyst.” • In many cases, surgery alone is enough. Bone can heal naturally over time. ...  Read More

I have a Sebaceous Cyst. Who would do the surgery and how much does it charge? Please let me know if a General surgeon does it

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Yes a general surgeon will do the surgery. Cost depends on the place and institution and also multiple patient factors ...  Read More

I have sebaceous cyst on neck since 1 year. If not removed what will happened to me ...no pain in sebaceous cyst ..plz give your valueable suggestion

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If it is for more than one year no need to do any surgery unless it is infected like if you have fever or pain etc kindly do some lab test like sonography ...  Read More

I had my Mucocele removed today through scapel and the doctor has given me 4 stitches on the lips. My lips are paining but this is just the first day. What steps should I take to take care of these sutures? Please help me with post operative care steps as I want no complications or scarring.

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Maintain oral hygiene Avoid hot food Avoid spicy food ...  Read More

What are the precautions that we need after removing of chocolate cyst that they are not grow again?

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U need hormone therapy post surgery ...  Read More

Hi doctor A Bartholin Cyst started developing on 21st March 2023 I took sitz bath and antibiotics The cyst burst on its own on 23rd March 2023 Few questions 1. What care should I take to avoid Bartholin cysts development in future?

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On 17th November, I had a infectious cyst removal done. However, even after three weeks, its still very painful and pus is coming. Is this normal?

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Remove the remaining sutures open the infected cavity let it drain freely and sart Tab.Augmentin 625mg PO 1-1-1 with Tab. Chymotal forte PI 1-1-1for 3days ...  Read More

My sister had her sebaceous cyst removal surgery on 6th june.. For two months I applied scarend cream as prescribed by my dermatologist Now after 2 months it's again paining little bit.. It pains very much when someone touches by mistake My dermatologist has suggested to put injection on it as she says that somebody's cyst gets healed and somebody'

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Hi, There was one small ear keloid formed on left ear and earring got covered with this scar. But since it was small, it was removed by open cut without any anesthesia.. And antibiotics I will be having for 10days. Can anyone suggest for any ointment that helps in healing the wound.? To avoid any infection..?

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T bact ointment will be helpful ...  Read More

Is dressing recommended for fistulectomy wound or only sitz bath with oral antibiotics will help? Plz help

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Daily sitz bath followed by alternative day dressing may require depending upon the condition of wound. ...  Read More

I have sebaceous cyst removal surgery now I have dissolving stiches on scalp. It's been 8 days my question is can i appy megaheal cream on cut

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Yes you can apply this cream ...  Read More

I had cyst removal surgery 2 weeks ago, now around my wound the circular area is itchi and pink. Is it normal ?

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Give it a warm soap wash. It could be due to allergy to some medication or dressing material. After washing dry the wound completely and get dressing. No need to apply any antibiotic unless it is infe ...  Read More

I have developed this cyst over last 6 years. What is the cost of procedure for the removal of a sebaceous cyst ?

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Depends on the procedure.. ...  Read More

There is an area in the lower leg that is growing and like the same as corn or hair related wound. Need to get this removed. Who should I contact?

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Consult a Surgeon immediately ...  Read More

I had simple right ovarian cyst removal and got one shot of lupride injection after that I had bleeding fr 7 days and now after a month also I m not having my periods when will they most probably return...

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

I had a cyst for several years. Now last week i had use some hot compress and now i tried to drain the pus by pressing it. After pressing a lot amount of pus came out but not all of it. Now if i press there is a transparent water kind pus very little that comes out every day.

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Good afternoon Best is to remove the cyst with the wall ( which is remaining behind) , if not removed might cause recurrence. Best is to removed by Plastic surgeon Kindly share picture. ...  Read More

Please see the attached report of my ultrasound. This test is done after cyst removal of 11 cm.. is everything alright now or not ?? Can i concieve ?

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U can conceive ...  Read More

How to remove cystic acne scar at home ..not looking for chemical peeling. Please suggest diy to do at home

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No home remedies...Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

My sister's cyst of 11cm was removed through laparoscopic surgery almost 2 moths back. Now she is feeling normal. Doctor has told that it will recur again. Is there any medicine to stop that happen. Plz help

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Of course .In Ayurveda , medicines and treatments are available to arrest the growth permenantly.consult Nitya nandini Ayurvedic Centre. ...  Read More

I'm looking for a surgeon in Bangalore who can help with a extraction or removal of a sebaceous cyst. Would like a day procedure if feasible.

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Contact me for removal in chennai ...  Read More

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