I Had A Boil That Burst Showing Up Small Red Hole Is This Normal

Posted on Wed, 8 May 2024

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Question : I had a boil that burst on its own. First thick white liquid came out. Then white and blood mixed. First it look like the first picture. Then a small red hole. Now it looks like the third picture. It’s puffy but I don’t see the red hole anymore. Is this normal? How should I care for it? Do I wash it with soap and water ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Abscess, ointment mupirocin

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It was an abscess which burst on it's own.
Just wash with soap and water and apply ointment mupirocin twice daily for 5 days.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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