A member asked:

I have an abscess. it's very large and black in the center. it won't pop. i don't want to go to the doctor i'm 17 and had an abscess 2 months ago. ?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Go to the Dr: if it is an abcess it won't heal till drained. If it would be z cyst it still needs to be excised. In either case trying to pop it may cause the lesion to spread and get worse.

Answered 5/30/2015

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I&D: You need to see a doctor to get an incision and drainage done,Meanwhile apply warm compresses for 15minutes 3 to 4 times a day. Having recurrent abscesses may mean that you harbor a type of bacteria called MRSA which your doctor wil treat with a special type of antibiotic

Answered 9/22/2018

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