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Members shared a wide range of experiences with boils after they pop, with some finding that wounds drain and heal while others described... Read more

Members shared a wide range of experiences with boils after they pop, with some finding that wounds drain and heal while others described cycles of opening, draining, refilling, and reopening that can last weeks, months, or even persist indefinitely. Several members emphasized the importance of keeping open wounds clean with antibacterial washes like Hibiclens, using antibiotic ointments, changing bandages frequently, and trying treatments ranging from hot compresses and dietary changes (like eliminating dairy on an AIP diet) to biologics like Humira, which many credited with helping wounds finally close after long periods of drainage. A recurring theme was the physical and emotional toll of living with persistent, painful wounds and visible scarring, with some members ultimately turning to surgical removal of tracks or abscesses when other methods failed, and a strong undercurrent of frustration when medical teams dismissed or minimized their concerns.