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I have a big spot covered with pus but there is no head. i put bp 5% since yesterday twice. i haven't seen any changes. how long will it take to work?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

?Need antibiotics: Abcess may require oral antibiotics or incision and drainage.

Answered 7/7/2013

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A member asked:

I have a big spot covered with pus but there is no head. i put bp 5% since yesterday twice. i haven't seen any changes. how long will it take to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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