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I have a boil or staff on my inner thigh and it is bought the size of half dollar and red and irritated from my knee to my growing should i go to e.r?
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Yes: An abscess that size should be drained surgically.
Answered 4/3/2019
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Boil=Abscess: A boil occurs when there is an infection of one of the many skin glands. If there is simply infection, then antibiotics will do the trick. However, most boils are collections of pus (abscess) which means that even if the infection gets better, the pus has to be absorbed which takes time. Opening abscess releases pus which promotes faster healing. Simple dressings to the wound change 3 x/week.
Answered 9/28/2016
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