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What Is The Hard Skin Around The Skin Abscess?

Hi, i hope you can help me answer my question. I ve had a skin abscess, i was given antibiotics by a doctor to fight off the infection and now eventually the abscess has drained on its own after 2 days of taking the antibiotics. However, although the pain has gone, the skin around the abscess feels hard to touch. Is this normal? Will the skin soon get back to normal? Is there anything that i can do at home to help the healing process completely? I thought it would be easier to ask a doctor online than to make an appointment to see a doctor. Thank you, your answer will be much appreciated.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Hello, thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic. Yes in such a condition hard skin surrounding the wound is normal. It requires some time to get corrected. Do not worry carry. Take your treatment timely. If you want to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious y specialist.
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What Is The Hard Skin Around The Skin Abscess?

Hello, thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic. Yes in such a condition hard skin surrounding the wound is normal. It requires some time to get corrected. Do not worry carry. Take your treatment timely. If you want to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious y specialist.