Will a suture absess go away on its own?

October 21, 2015
Asked By:macykc in Ottawa, ON

I have what I believe is a suture absess, it looks like a very tiny blister and is a bit red. Will this go away on its own or is it mandatory I get it removed? And should I put polysporin on it?

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