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How long does it take for a staph infection to dissapear if it's just a skin infection?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: Depends on the extent of infection and what is being done. A small amount of folliculitis can resolve with cleaning and topical antibiotic. If you have an abscess it needs drainage and often a few days of antibiotic.

Answered 9/10/2017

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