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What is the best way to treat abses on inner elbow from missed injections. i know stop.real answer. it is not infected, not hot, not red except right on it, no red or pink streaks, it is a little yellow/white color. already wash with soap, hea?

Q: what is the best way to treat abses on inner elbow from missed injections. i know stop.real answer. it is not infected, not hot, not red except right on it, no red or pink streaks, it is a little yellow/white color. already wash with soap, hea?

: If you truly have an abscess, you already have an infection. Please see Physician nor Urgent Care immediately.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

If you truly have an abscess, you already have an infection. Please see Physician nor Urgent Care immediately.

Answered 10/13/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

If you are doing injectable drugs, this so called, "asses" is the least of your problems. Get help from mental/behavioral health specialist, preferably a psychiatrist.

Answered 10/13/2021

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A member asked:

What is the best way to treat abses on inner elbow from missed injections. i know stop.real answer. it is not infected, not hot, not red except right on it, no red or pink streaks, it is a little yellow/white color. already wash with soap, hea?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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