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Boil lanced 2 days ago, was not packed. was given oral antibiotics. area is certainly less red but a small amount of swelling remains. is that normal?
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Time for healing: As long as the swelling and redness are subsiding and you do not have pain it will heal with time.
Answered 12/30/2012
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