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A member asked:
I have hard pus hanging from my lip infection. should i pull it out? i will leave a large hole. i think it is the core. i am on antibiotics for it.
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Infection: Would not do this yourself. You could spread infection or damage surrounding tissues. Go back and see the doctor who prescribed the antibiotic and have them advise you. Good luck.
Answered 2/10/2014
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