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Suggest Treatment For A Pus Filled Bump On Skin

I have a bump on my skin and we ve drained pus out of it, but there is still swelling. The bump has been there for 6 days, and I first drained pus out of it 4 days ago. I have used Aloe Vera to try and draw out more pus, but instead the aloe vera turned a pinkish red color. I have also used Heated Salt Water to draw out more pus and it had a slight effect. The bump has an opening from where I cut with a splinter remover to get pus out the first time. The skin also feels hard in places around the bump.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

You have had an abscess which is drained partially and it may get filled up with pus if not drained completely. Please do not try any home remedies as you might infect it by doing so. Hot fomentation will help to some extent to soften the abscess. This abscess usually has septae which divide the abscess and these have to be broken for the pus to be drained. I suggest you get in touch with a GP nearby you and get the abscess drained. You might also have to take antibiotics for 5-7 days for faster healing.
Keep the area clean and dry as possible.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For A Pus Filled Bump On Skin

Hi, Welcome to HCM. You have had an abscess which is drained partially and it may get filled up with pus if not drained completely. Please do not try any home remedies as you might infect it by doing so. Hot fomentation will help to some extent to soften the abscess. This abscess usually has septae which divide the abscess and these have to be broken for the pus to be drained. I suggest you get in touch with a GP nearby you and get the abscess drained. You might also have to take antibiotics for 5-7 days for faster healing. Keep the area clean and dry as possible. Thanks.