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How To Treat A Pus Filled Bump On Scar At The Incision Site?
Hi, i have an incidion scar that healed nicely 16weeks ago....about 4 weeks a go i noticed a tiny lump on the scar since then then it grew bigger so i squeezed to see if there was anything in it....when i did yellowish puss came out it seems to be deep into the incision ive squeezed most if not all of it out now and sterlised the wound...should i still go see my gp?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
hi.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Avoid wearing tight clothing.
Wash daily with antibacterial soap.
Use warm compresses at the earliest sign of irritation.
Avoid shaving in that area.
consult a physician and start antibiotics.
thank you...
Keep the area clean and dry.
Avoid wearing tight clothing.
Wash daily with antibacterial soap.
Use warm compresses at the earliest sign of irritation.
Avoid shaving in that area.
consult a physician and start antibiotics.
thank you...
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