TABLE 4.
Means of abscess treatment | n | % |
---|---|---|
Treated by a medical professional | 252 | 55.1 |
Self-treatment | ||
Lancing own abscess | 143 | 31.3 |
Medication with nonprescribed antibiotics | 22 | 4.8 |
Other homeopathic care* | 40 | 8.8 |
Examples of other homeopathic care include: salt-water soak, hot and cold compresses, and application of aloe or other moisturizers.