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How long does it take for a skin abscess to heal?
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Depends: It depends on the size and depth of the abscess, whether or not there is surrounding cellulitis and on the infection organisms. With the usual small staphylococcus aureus abscess it will usually heal a few days after the pus has fully drained.
Answered 11/8/2017
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