“Does a popped boil with a hard lump still have infection?”
I have had a boil for about a week. Yesterday I popped it open and got most of the infection out. Today it is still hard and lumpy in that area. Does this mean there is still infection?
Female | 19 years old
Complaint duration: 5 days
Medications: Zoloft, Buspar
Conditions: Anxiety, Depression
1 Answer
If the area is still hard and lumpy after popping the boil, it might still be healing or there could still be some infection left. The body can make a lump while it heals. But if it hurts, is red, or feels warm, it could be infected. Keep it clean and try warm compresses. If it doesn’t get better, see a doctor.
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