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I recently had a big boil lanced when i shower should i try and not get it wet or do i want watter they stuffed it with a packing?
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Boil I&D: Since it was Incised and Drained and then even has the packing in it, you do not want to get it and the packing wet. Keep the area clean and dry and follow-up as instructed by your Doctor to have the packing removed and the area assessed for proper healing and improvement. Best wishes.
Answered 6/4/2017
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