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Had abscess on left thigh.. went through I&D on Saturday.. How much time it will take to heal the skin
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hello mam.... The healing time of the I and D site will depend upon the size of the abscess and the treatment u are on.... with average 3-4 cm lesion and proper antibiotic and anti inflammatory coverage u should achieve the complete healing by 7-10 days.
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