How to treat an abscess

[Fudgecakes]

I have developed an abscess near my armpit . I'm on antibiotics and doc said it should pop by itself and so shouldn't need surgery. It doesn't look ready to pop yet. She said apply hot compress to bring to a head. I tried a hot flannel but obvs it drips everywhere and goes cold really quickly so I've been using a hit water bottle with off the boil water so it's not red hot, just warm and applying over my top clothing....anyone git any better suggestions. Hiw often should u do it? Am also a little concerned what will happen when it pops. I'm going to order some saline solution to flush it with abd u have antiseptic wipes. Should u squeeze it or leave it to self drain? Yuk...makes me feel I'll thinking about it ...not envy!!

[Fudgecakes]

My finger seems to prefer the letter i to the letter o!!

[Pieceofpurplesky]

We need pictures and get this moved to
Sporner's Corner!

I would squeeze by the way but that's just me

[peachgreen]

Magnesium sulphate under a dressing will help bring it to a head. And a hot flannel really is the best thing for it, just dip the corner in the water and use the rest of the flannel to catch the drops.

[ashleylamp]

Nothing will work without photos. Fact.

Have you got a temperature?

[Fudgecakes]

😁...though I might get some photo requests!! It's not v exciting atm as no head...just a red lump!! Thanks for the tips. Will try flannel and mag sulphate....do I get from a chemist....is it like a cream? No temp, ashley....guess antibiotics are keeping on top of the infection...just waiting for the pop 🤮

[Fudgecakes]

This is my 2nd in 12 months....never had one in my life before that! Why am I getting them suddenly. Are they stress related...been a really stressy 12 months. How can I look after myself better and prevent them? Better diet maybe?