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A member asked:
My boil didnt continue to burst and the inflammation subsided, and now it became just like a lump. what should i do? thanks :)
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Cyst?: If you just have a lump and it is not painful, you may have had an infected cyst. The cyst may get smaller over time, or you can have it removed. Or, If the lump is still painful, the abscess is still there and you should see a doc and have it drained (do not try to pop it yourself!)
Answered 10/25/2015
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