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I had a boil removed by an doctor how long is the healing process

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Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination and it depends on whether it was lanced or packed with gauze or surgically removed and/or given an antibiotic, etc. Read more about boils and treatment options at the link below. I hope that helps a little.

Answered 12/12/2018

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Dr. Roynel Carrillo answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

5-10 : 5-10 days if no complications arise (infection, necrosis of the edges, etc).

Answered 10/3/2016

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Depends : Depends on size and severity of infection. Could take several days to several weeks.

Answered 10/3/2016

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