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Abscess drainage

A procedure to drain pus from an abscess, a painful collection of pus under the skin.

This general description was drafted with AI assistance and is waiting for review by a clinician. It is not medical advice.

Only a qualified healthcare professional can tell you whether a procedure is right for you. If a mole or skin lump is changing, bleeding or worrying you, speak to a GP first.

Read our guide: Skin abscess drainage: symptoms, urgent signs and treatment

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