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Doctor diagnosed me with having an absess on my face, and have given me anti-biotics, to rid of the abscess, however i feel like it has progressed very slowly, as my face continue to create white puss, i am allergic to penicillin.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pus: Seek a reevaluation with your doctor if you are unhappy with the progress of your abscess. A change of antibiotics may be in order

Answered 4/13/2018

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A member asked:

Doctor diagnosed me with having an absess on my face, and have given me anti-biotics, to rid of the abscess, however i feel like it has progressed very slowly, as my face continue to create white puss, i am allergic to penicillin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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