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What Does A Boil On The Chin Indicate?

hi i have a boil on my chin that is the size of a golf ball i tried to lance it myself but it wont pop. i know it is infected im taking amoxicillin. it spread to my lower lip and it swelled up and it actually opened o hole on the inside of my lower lip. that is almost compleatly healed but it moved to below my and there is not a place for it to drain. the hole i put in the center of my chin is as hard as a rock and when i am able to stand the pain to squeeze it a little comes out but not nearly enough to make a difference. please dont give me the pc answer i kneed to know how to pop this f***ing thing!!! thank you...
Tue, 4 Sep 2018
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Hi,

The hardness may be due to fibrosis or scarring of the area, this means that even if the infection has resolved there may be residual swelling.

It would be best to see your doctor so that the area can be properly incised and drained, this would reduce the chance that there is remaining distortion/hardness of the area.

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What Does A Boil On The Chin Indicate?

Hi, The hardness may be due to fibrosis or scarring of the area, this means that even if the infection has resolved there may be residual swelling. It would be best to see your doctor so that the area can be properly incised and drained, this would reduce the chance that there is remaining distortion/hardness of the area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.