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2022-09-20 11:54:00
Do skin abscess always require drainage? I have two one  healed without drainage and another one redness and pain is gone but their is still lumph type something under skin whose size is getting smaller day by day. Is it ok if it heals without drainage?
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Sometimes small boils does not require incision and drainage Although redness and skin lesion required detailed evaluation.
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consult with photo image for further guidance

Answered2022-09-20 12:14:29

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Yes it's ok. Needs detailed history and picture of the lesion.
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kindly consult for further investigations and management

Answered2022-09-20 11:57:46

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Kindly connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management, as it' depends upon the size and location of abscess

Answered2022-09-20 12:15:32

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