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My buttocks boil is not painful anymore, it is becoming flatter, dry and purple. does it mean it is healing? what kind of care is needed for such stage (e.g. cover it)?

Q: my buttocks boil is not painful anymore, it is becoming flatter, dry and purple. does it mean it is healing? what kind of care is needed for such stage (e.g. cover it)?

: It does sound like it is healing and if it is dry and there is no wound, it does not need to be covered. If you are unsure if there is a wound, have it looked at to avoid getting an infection. Good luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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It does sound like it is healing and if it is dry and there is no wound, it does not need to be covered. If you are unsure if there is a wound, have it looked at to avoid getting an infection. Good luck to you!

Answered 5/23/2023

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A member asked:

My buttocks boil is not painful anymore, it is becoming flatter, dry and purple. does it mean it is healing? what kind of care is needed for such stage (e.g. cover it)?

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