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Letting an abscess heal

pickles

pickles

Warren Scout
Well, the pus is lessening by the day.. I am still putting manuka honey on and there was only a tiny bit of pus tonight. Will it ever get to a point where there is not a drop of pus? And how do I let it heal? Will it heal ok with the manuka on or do I need to remove that and just let it heal over or will that let bacteria in again and start the process all over again?
 
The abcess should gradually heal from underneath, you must keep the surface open so the pus can be flushed out. Sometimes the honey will make the surface skin sore. If it does I find that soothe gel from gorgeous guineas helps take the red out.

I have treated abcesses that have taken months to heal, but they do go eventually. Patience and perseverance is vital.
 
Ahh... so I keep up with the cleaning until it reaches the opening. Thinking about it it is coming from less far away now so that makes sense! Thanks! :D

The wound is doing really well actually at the moment. Not red at all. I must admit I feel a lot better knowing that there is some sort of barrier between the wound and all that travels in the air/ world!

Still no idea what the actual lump was! :? Ah well... maybe it's just something he'll have to live with.
 
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