How Do You Reduce Swelling from an Abscess?
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You may not need antibiotics to treat a simple abscess, unless the infection is spreading into the skin around the wound (cellulitis). The wound will take about 1 to 2 weeks to heal, depending on the size of the abscess. Healthy tissue will grow from the bottom and sides of the opening until it seals over.