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Abscess / boil near my armpit -- how can i treat it?
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Professional drain: Abscesses only have one treatment- drainage. The localized collection of fluid won't get penetrated by antibiotics. Go see a doctor that does minor in-office procedures to get it drained.
Answered 7/29/2019
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