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How Long Does It Take To Heal Boil On Inner Thigh?
hi there i have a boil on my inner thigh i saw a doctor 18 days they poked it so the boil would start to drain how long does it take to heal i don t see anymore puss in my gauze but there is still a little bump im not sure if its healed it does not hurt anymore though am i able to swim
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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welcome to HCM
i appreciate your concerns.
it heals in 7-12 days if you are not diabetic or have any other risk factors.
and you should take proper antibiotics.
after healing there will remain a bump due to scar tissues.
i hope this is helpful.
regards.
welcome to HCM
i appreciate your concerns.
it heals in 7-12 days if you are not diabetic or have any other risk factors.
and you should take proper antibiotics.
after healing there will remain a bump due to scar tissues.
i hope this is helpful.
regards.
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