That depends on the cause. If you're not getting relief after 10 days, or if it's getting worse, contact the prescribing health care provider.
If your on anti-biotics or any other prescribed cream.. 8 to 10 days will probably cure it.
Cure means to solve the problems causing the disease and thereby become well again.
cure (a treatment that removes the underlying cause of a condition)
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