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That painful bump near your tailbone isn’t a pimple—what you need to know about pilonidal cysts

It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes ...
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What's the Difference Between a Boil and a Cyst?

Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus. Cysts are painless, non-infectious growths filled with keratin or other substances. Antibiotics may treat boils ...