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I recently had an absess on the back of my head that was lanced by a doctor. the wick fell out the next night and 2 days later its still leaking?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Leaking Abscess/I&D: It is alright, that mens the opening is patent and lancing has been suscessful, let it all leak out.But follow up with your doctor.

Answered 7/21/2012

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Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

Probably : Normal that it’s still draining. It takes a few days for the inflammatory process to resolve

Answered 3/4/2018

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A member asked:

I recently had an absess on the back of my head that was lanced by a doctor. the wick fell out the next night and 2 days later its still leaking?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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