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What Is The Treatment For Recurrence Of Abscess Under The Armpits?
I am suffering from repeated absses in both my under arms since last 15 years. It pains and swells when pus forms and oozes out. After much treatment atlast doctor told it is TB and started treating me with Efficin injection and Rifa I-6. But there is no improvement. Doctor suggested to go for surgery now. What should I do? Plz help.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Send the pus for C/S + AFB
Shave hairs regularly
Wash armpits with antiseptic
Start antibiotics according to the culture report.
Shave hairs regularly
Wash armpits with antiseptic
Start antibiotics according to the culture report.
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