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A member asked:
How long does it take for a skin abscess with a hole to drain itself completely?
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Size matters: It would depend on how big it is and how much surrounding infection is about. Antibiotics? Hot soap running water over the area as many times as is convenient will help.
Answered 8/8/2017
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