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I had a breast abscess and it drained on its own about 2 weeks and a half ago. the surrounding skin was red and swollen, but it has slowly healed. however, i still have a small pink lump where it drained. is it part of healing and will it go away?

Q: i had a breast abscess and it drained on its own about 2 weeks and a half ago. the surrounding skin was red and swollen, but it has slowly healed. however, i still have a small pink lump where it drained. is it part of healing and will it go away?

: If the overall trend is towards improvement, should ultimately go away (4-5 wks). If its failing to improve or getting worse, see your doctor.

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

If the overall trend is towards improvement, should ultimately go away (4-5 wks). If its failing to improve or getting worse, see your doctor.

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 6/14/2021

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A member asked:

I had a breast abscess and it drained on its own about 2 weeks and a half ago. the surrounding skin was red and swollen, but it has slowly healed. however, i still have a small pink lump where it drained. is it part of healing and will it go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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