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I have a severe abscess in my r eyebrow down into my eyelid. i've been seen, on antibiotics, but the did not drain it. how can i reduce the swelling?
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Hot compressed: Use hot compresses as frequently as you can, at least four times a day. Make sure they are very hot and hold them for about five minutes each time. It should help to encourage drainage. If that doesn't work then you need to go back and have it incised and drained.
Answered 2/28/2016
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