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Do Abscesses Under The Arms Take Long To Alleviate?

I have had boils under my arm for about 2 weeks I have been on antibiotics and just finished my last pill. I still have them and more are coming. I have been putting hot compress on them . and neosporn on them . when will they all go away . and when can I go swimming again
posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2017
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Respected user , Hi

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Abscess recovery time depends upon the type of pathogen , virulence ,
host factors , co morbid conditions , type of treatment .

* If not controlling in predicted manner , may require change of molecule
or drainage in some cases .

* Swimming not advisable till full recovery .

Thanks .
Regards .

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Do Abscesses Under The Arms Take Long To Alleviate?

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Abscess recovery time depends upon the type of pathogen , virulence , host factors , co morbid conditions , type of treatment . * If not controlling in predicted manner , may require change of molecule or drainage in some cases . * Swimming not advisable till full recovery . Thanks . Regards .