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A member asked:
Have a boil that just popped today but it still hard under the hole should i worry and what kind of treatment should i do to make sure the core is out?
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Boil: With draining an abscess you need to make sure it is irrigated and cleaned. If still hard, should see a doctor to maje sure there is not a cellulitis or infection of the tissue around it and we usually need to pack it so it does not open back up.you may need an antibiotic if you have a soft tissue infection
Answered 5/5/2016
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