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I've have an abscess on my face for 2 weeks. it needs draining everyday. when will it heal? tried: hot compress, mupirocin cream and oral minocycline.

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

See your physician: If you have already used topical treatments and oral minocycline without improvement, then the antibiotic needs to be changed. Please see your physician immediately.

Answered 10/13/2014

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A member asked:

I've have an abscess on my face for 2 weeks. it needs draining everyday. when will it heal? tried: hot compress, mupirocin cream and oral minocycline.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

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