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How Does An Abscess Heal?
Posted on
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Thu, 13 Aug 2015
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Question : is it normal to look like this after an abscess??
Brief Answer:
yes, this is a normal expected appearance
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, this appearance is expected after an abscess.
As healing continues , the pigmentation would change back towards that of the surrounding skin ,though, as with any area of trauma, there may be a slight difference noted.
It can take a few weeks for this return to occur
The area may also feel slighter firmer or harder than the surrounding skin. This would have also occurred as part of the body's inflammatory response.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
yes, this is a normal expected appearance
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, this appearance is expected after an abscess.
As healing continues , the pigmentation would change back towards that of the surrounding skin ,though, as with any area of trauma, there may be a slight difference noted.
It can take a few weeks for this return to occur
The area may also feel slighter firmer or harder than the surrounding skin. This would have also occurred as part of the body's inflammatory response.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks
Brief Answer:
ok
Detailed Answer:
HI
No prob
If any thing else unclear, feel free to contact with any other issues
ok
Detailed Answer:
HI
No prob
If any thing else unclear, feel free to contact with any other issues
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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