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Big inflammation before after zipping my under skin lump tried many antibiotics doctor said its folliculitis im on clyndamycin for 3 days any tips ?

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Nonhealing lump: Many patients (and doctors) think pills, creams, lotions, or salves cure everything. They don't. Chemical treatment for acne does nothing for deep infections like furuncles or boils. So sometimes the answer to a problem involves surgery of some sort, like drainage of an abscess. This can make the healing process much quicker and believe it or not, less painful. If doc isn't comfy, see another.

Answered 12/20/2013

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