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I have a boil. my doctor cut it and it's draining. how do i get that hard part out? it looks like it's right there.

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Dr. Pankaj Desai answered

Abscess: You should follow up with the doctor to make sure all the pus has drained.

Answered 5/22/2019

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A member asked:

I have a boil. my doctor cut it and it's draining. how do i get that hard part out? it looks like it's right there.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pankaj Desai answered

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