What do you do once the core of the boil comes away? Do you keep it covered and keep using the drawing ointment or leave it uncovered? It's been 2 weeks of pain and I'm still on antibiotics.
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The core is usually removed by the doctor in a sterile environment. I would put ointment on the wound and cover it. I think two weeks in pain, even when on an antibiotic, would warrant a call.
Oh my. That looks very sore. Who prescribed the antibiotics? You need to get back there ASAP! These things can get infected and you can get septic very quickly. Please do not mess around with this.
Post back so we know you are OK. Prayers for healing!!
this may be one of those situations where the boil created what is known as a 'cyst wall' which is a placenta-like enclosure that easily fills up with gross crap because it is liable to become infected again. Surgical removal is at times the best option because as long as that membrane remains in there it will fill up again even if you do overcome it this time
If you are not better, you need to be checked for MRSA or Staph infection. Both can be very bad if not treated with the right antibiotics.
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