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I have an abscess on my arm. what's the best thing i can do to make it go away?

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Draining helps....: An abscess is an infection, something like a large pimple. Getting it to drain may help resolve the abscess. Your doctor may lance it; or it may drain on its own with the help of warm compresses. Resist the urge to squeeze it, or otherwise open it yourself. Antibiotics may be necessary.

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Answered 1/18/2019

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