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I had a drainage done on the abscess under my arm pits . how long after do i have to keep a bandage on it ? how long does it take to heel ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Healing-7-10 days: Use an absorbent gauze bandage and change dressings twice daily.

Answered 9/16/2016

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A member asked:

I had a drainage done on the abscess under my arm pits . how long after do i have to keep a bandage on it ? how long does it take to heel ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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