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Boil lance/pack (1in deep) 48hr ago drainage is yllw-brwn, doc told me pull out packing 1/2in a day until unpacked. no given antibiotics, is that ok?

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Dr. Tommy Chen answered

Yes: Most boils, including mrsa, can be treated with incision and drainage alone.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Boil lance/pack (1in deep) 48hr ago drainage is yllw-brwn, doc told me pull out packing 1/2in a day until unpacked. no given antibiotics, is that ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tommy Chen answered

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