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Abscess not healing

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Hatethis1
Hatethis1

Had abscess that drained. No pain or fever now. It seems to be unable to heal. I don't have it covered and it may be friction from underwear or mini pad causing it to not close completely. Does that make sense? It still weeps pinkish fluid (tiny amount). Advice please.

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  • jo39075
    jo39075 Hatethis1

    Posted

    Hello did you have to have the abscess packed, maybe just for a short while you need a dressing over it to help it to close completely, how big and how long ago was this ?
    • Hatethis1
      Hatethis1 jo39075

      Posted

      Thanks for responding. The abscess drained on its own. Went on dr. Got antibiotics twice. This all began at the end of October. The place that isn't completely healed is tiny. Not as big as my pinky nail. It does not hurt. It just seems to get irritated. Like the skin is very fragile. I've also been having what my dr. Called genital acne. I've been twice for that! I think she thinks I am crazy. She says it's all very common, not for me though.
    • Hatethis1
      Hatethis1

      Posted

      Also, the abscess was not packed.
  • jo39075
    jo39075 Hatethis1

    Posted

    To be honest, I think that as you say maybe your pad or underwear is rubbing on it and aggravating it. Im hoping someone else sees this as I am not 100% sure that the hole does close completely because I have had some major problems with mine. I hope you get it sorted really soon, it is upsetting and makes you feel dirty because it keeps weeping. Very good luck to you 
    • Hatethis1
      Hatethis1 jo39075

      Posted

      Thank you! I love my dr. And don't really want to go show my booty/privates to anybody else! I think I just freak out about everything.......working on that too. I'm gonna see if I can put a bandage over this for a few days to see if that helps.
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