Question 1

does a boil have to drain to heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes have to let the pus out  in order to prevent complications , and spread of infection in the deep tissues.

Question 2

how long does it take for a boil to drain and heal?

Accepted Answer

Variable..: Again it all depends on the size of the boil.
Adequate drainage means that most of the pus has been removed and the lesion does not swell back up and build up pus -- hence, adequate incision and debridement is crucial.  A 1-2 cm boil if drained properly should heal in about 2 weeks or so.

Question 3

boil is draining and very red and painful on antibioticd. when will i heal

Accepted Answer

Soon: Assuming that the antibiotic chosen is appropriate this should begin to clear within a day or two of starting treatment, but may persist and gradually heal over the next 7 to 10 days or occasionally longer.

Question 4

can sudocrem be used on open boils once they have drained as it is a healing agent?

if so, how long would it take to heal once applied?

Accepted Answer

Boil: Once a boil has drained, keep it draining of puss with warm water compresses. Sterilize surrounding skin by applying rubbing alcohol to kill staph bacteria. You can apply antiseptic sudocream. Cover with a loose gauze held in place with paper tape. If boil closes and swells, see a physician for more treatment. The affected area takes a week or more to fully heal after all puss has drained.

Question 5

can boil be stopped right at the beginning when area is just red and there is no significant swelling, no puss etc. or the only way for it to heal is by draining out after full cycle?

Accepted Answer

: Yes antibioitis could help with stopping the progression. Have your doctor look at it and decide what to prescribe.

Question 6

boil has fully drained and is healing as it is pink with a raised edge gp has confirmed. how long would it take for this to fully heal? what can help?

Accepted Answer

Where?: Where is it? How large? Was it an inflamed cyst? Not enough information provided. Probably will be fully healed in a week or 2. Water will be good for it: shower. Avoid bacitracin, neosporin, peroxide.

Question 7

i had a boil or furnucle that drained, but won't heal.  it's been several months.  there's no pain, it's not swollen, no fever, vomiting, etc?

Accepted Answer

Non healing boil: Be examined. Make sure there isn't a underlying reason why this doesn't heal; like a foreign body, diabetes or persistent pressure on the area. You need wound care. All the best.

Question 8

how long after a boil on vagina lip has busted drained an.starting to heal should u wait before intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Until healed: Wait until the area is well healed. These can occur again so get a final check from your doctor.  They are called Bartholin's abscesses. All the best.

Question 9

i had a boil pop up on my bottom half in the crack half out. saturday night around 9 pm it burst. i have been taking augmentin since friday for this. the boil is still draining.ive been keeping it covered with gauze. how long will it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

: You need to be certain it is not a pilonidal cyst.  Keep it covered with gauze.  Depending on how deep and wide it is it should heal in a week or two.  Google it and look at images.

Question 10

i had  ingrown hair between my labia and the inner fold of my leg that turned into a boil. it burst and drained. now there is a hole there. how should i treat it? should i put neoporin in it or will it heal on it's own. have you ever heard of this?

Accepted Answer

It : It is not uncommon for boils to burst and drain. This can be curative in some cases. Putting neosporin on the affected are is not a bad idea. If the area is still tender and red and not starting to close after a few days of keeping it clean and putting neosporin on it, then you may need oral antibiotics. However before then if you have fever or the wound looks infected (red, hot, more pus) then you need to see a medical professional right away for treatment. 
Good luck.

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Boil is draining and very red and painful on antibioticd. when will i heal

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Can sudocrem be used on open boils once they have drained as it is a healing agent? if so, how long would it take to heal once applied?

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Can boil be stopped right at the beginning when area is just red and there is no significant swelling, no puss etc. or the only way for it to heal is by draining out after full cycle?

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Boil has fully drained and is healing as it is pink with a raised edge gp has confirmed. how long would it take for this to fully heal? what can help?

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I had a boil or furnucle that drained, but won't heal. it's been several months. there's no pain, it's not swollen, no fever, vomiting, etc?

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How long after a boil on vagina lip has busted drained an.starting to heal should u wait before intercourse?

A member asked:

I had a boil pop up on my bottom half in the crack half out. saturday night around 9 pm it burst. i have been taking augmentin since friday for this. the boil is still draining.ive been keeping it covered with gauze. how long will it take to heal?

A member asked:

I had ingrown hair between my labia and the inner fold of my leg that turned into a boil. it burst and drained. now there is a hole there. how should i treat it? should i put neoporin in it or will it heal on it's own. have you ever heard of this?

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