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How log does it take for boils to go away after it has already closed up and stoped leaking?
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Depends on size: Location, and extent and type of infection. It should be completely drained, not partially. And if there is any residual redness or hardness, you should be on antibiotics. Further, if there is retained lining of a cyst, it must be surgically excised.
Answered 5/23/2013
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The scar tissue : From boils may or may not go away completely. Sometimes they stay for weeks to months. Follow up with your dr. Take care!
Answered 12/10/2013
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