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Recurrent Boil
Boil in the same location in coming back again after it starts to heal. The cycle has repeated twice already. The surrounding area is red.
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Apply chlorhexidine marketed by schulke to the boil. For 7 days. Even after the boil heals use it bath water 10 drops.
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You should get it checked by a doctor.
It might be cured by an antibiotic and topical ointment. The doctor can also advise an incision and drainage based on the symptoms.
Since you are having recurrent infection, you should get yourself checked for Diabetes.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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Dr. S. Subhashini
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Chennai
If the boil contains pus it should be drained out completely and apply antibiotic cream topically.
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If u have fever or any lymph node enlarged then consult. The site, size texture of the boil should be examined, then only we can treat properly
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Have more water, tender coconut, butter milk, vit c rich fruits, Do oil pulling regularly
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