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TIceman99
S Do abscess go away for good?
I believe I have a abscess on my neck...well now, 2. They are small bumps on the side of my neck. One used to be pretty big (not like any of the HUGE ones I've seen looking on the web), but it shrunk with a heat compress. Didn't completely go away but was rather small. Now I have one more. They are right under my left ear. I went and saw a doctor, and she prescribed antibotics, but I think she was an imbecile. She had told me that abscess are like bursitis (which I have on the back of my right foot) and that they never go away. Once you have them, you have them for good. They can shrink, but will never go away. Is this true? Because I don't desire to walk around with lumps on my neck. I want them dealt with. Now, I must clarify, that they are no bigger than peas, but I'm very particular about my looks. I'd rather not have this.
2007-09-30 17:44:36 · 3 answers · asked by TIceman99 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Is this doctor a dermatologist? If not go to a dermatologist.
If she is go to another dermatologist for a second opinion.
A plastic surgeon can remove an absess. they are not permanant.
2007-09-30 18:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Philomel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
abscess is being treated with incision and drainage, they will remowed anything that's inside and they will sent it to laboratory to check if it's nothing. Better go get a checkup with doctor.
2007-10-01 00:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by JASMINE F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow up with your doctor to answer this question.
2007-10-01 01:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋