- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have an abscess that's not coming to a head and keeps getting bigger each day. I'm on antibiotics but it's still itchy, hard around the edges, and soft and swollen in the middle. Will the antibiotics be enough to treat this or will I need surgery?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Large abscess that’s not draining usually needs incision & drainage.Incision helps antibiotics work;waiting may worsen infection.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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