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Abbess on neck due to ingrown hair, emergency room lanced, drained. drain placed, given antibiotics. safe to leave in longer than 48 hour doctor out?
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Yes: But would get drain out with in a few days, as usually after a few days they stop draining and have no benefit.
Answered 3/10/2016
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