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Have an abcess on upper inner thigh, what to do to get rid of or who to see(gyno or derm)? it hurts to squeeze.

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Either: Derm will be better, but either can numb it and drain it.

Answered 8/31/2013

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Abscess: Unlike other infections, antibiotics alone will not typically cure a skin abscess. In general, abscesses must open and drain to improve. Although sometimes an abscess will open and drain spontaneously, it often needs to be lanced (incision and drainage) by a health-care provider. Certain abscesses may require drainage in an operating room. You can see an infectious disease doctor.

Answered 1/30/2019

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Needs Attention: This should be opened, drained, and cultured by a doctor. It could be mrsa- a bacteria that is resilient to penicillin.

Answered 10/23/2017

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