Squeezing them at home is a bad idea, because the infection can spread deeper and join the two lumps together.
A doctor can numb the skin, open each abscess and drain the pus, which brings relief almost right away.
The wounds are cleaned, sometimes packed with gauze and covered, and antibiotics may be added if the redness has spread.
Changing dressings regularly, wearing loose clothes and keeping the skin clean help the area heal and stop new boils forming.
Deal with it today instead of tomorrow. The videos below show back cysts and abscesses being treated by professionals.
