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I had gotten what i was told was an abscess on my face about a month ago. i went to the er 3 times before they did anything other then bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds. i'?
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See below: Usually it's good medical practice to drain the abscess. Often times that is all that is needed. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) DS is a reasonable choice for antibiotic, to cover for CA-MRSA Occasionally a small abscess on the face can be drained with a needle to avoid a scar, with the patient being placed on an antibiotic. In this case, if not improving, an incision needs to be done.
Answered 12/31/2016
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