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I had a boil on my armpit that popped after about three days. it leaked pus for about two days before starting to bleed. there's a hole there now, it started out just barely visible, but it's grown in size. what should i do about this?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Get care soon: See a doctor. You may need an antibiotic and perhaps surgical drainage of an abscess.

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/10/2020

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A member asked:

I had a boil on my armpit that popped after about three days. it leaked pus for about two days before starting to bleed. there's a hole there now, it started out just barely visible, but it's grown in size. what should i do about this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

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