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Daughter has been to doctor and had her absecss drained she is just worried because of a thick white puss that is kinda suck in the holes where they drained from. she is not sure if she should pull it out or not?
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She shouldn't poke: the holes, that impedes healing and can cause further infection. dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them, but generally the secretions are a normal part of the healing process.
Answered 11/27/2017
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