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I have an abscess and swelling above my lip and slightly up the side of my nose/cheek area. can i take prednisone for this until i can get treatment?
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See Dr ASAP: An abscess is a skin infection. There are bacteria in there that are multiplying and causing the swelling. It must be treated ASAP with antibiotics or it will spread and potentially enter the bloodstream causing a life threatening infection called sepsis. Prednisone is a medication that reduces the immune response. You should not take prednisone as your body is working hard to fight the infection.
Answered 2/2/2021
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