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I have this huge boil/abscess on my pubic area like some of it's inside the lip and some out. i am antibiotic for two weeks & no improvement! it hurts?
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Treatment Failure: The medications are not working. It is way past time to let your physician know this. You may need the abscess drained surgically.
Answered 3/29/2014
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May need it drained: And a change of antibiotic so see your doctor asap.
Answered 3/29/2014
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