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A boil after oozing out becomes a hole

2022-07-04 18:03:35
Hello sir I had boil in my back 10-12days before. From yesterday pus started oozing out. Today I found a small hole in that area. I'm already taking antibiotics and applying tbact. Is there anything should I do? I'm attaching the picture. Thank you Vidhya selvakumar
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It is not boils. Infected sebaceous cyst Kindly consult a surgeon at your locality or else book with me for chatting and better treatment advice

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Have to excise properly, in order to avoid recurrence

Answered2022-07-09 19:09:46

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