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Bartholins abscess ruptured - what does it look like when it’s healing?Advice welcome

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victoria91887
victoria91887

Please help - I had a Bartholins abcess rupture 3 weeks ago - at work - it was horrendous but the pain relief welcome. It has settled loads but I noticed the hole where it ruptured seem to be blocked with white goo but solidified. I squeezed it out but it has reformed the same. Is this part of the healing process? It is a sizeable hole like a 5p or dime size. I guess you dont get a scab like you would on normal skin?? Please help I'm worried I shouldnt have squeezed it!! Thanks

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  • tiff6655
    tiff6655 victoria91887

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    It is still draining. soak in a hot bath for a few days. Once the infection is out, it will heal up. You will know when all the infection is gone because it will not have that odor anymore.

    • victoria91887
      victoria91887 tiff6655

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      Thanks for replying. Odor went a couple of days after rupturing. What does it look like when healing though? Do you get a scab?

      I unfortunately can't soak in the bath as having problems on the other side where I've had one excised - soaking not helpful on the surgery side.

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