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I've had an abscess under my arm for over a year. i've tried everything and it keeps getting worse. what should i do?
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Surgical problem: An abscess needs to be drained. Taking antibiotics isn't a long-term solution. It will need either to be drained or excised (removed). Ask your physician for a referral to a surgeon. It's usually a simple outpatient procedure
Answered 7/31/2014
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