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Boil in armpit

2016-08-23 17:12:54
I have a boil in my armpit for around 6 months. It erupted around 4 days ago. There is pus coming out from it with foul smell and pain. What should I do? How can this be treated. Any medications or remedy?
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Dont just preassume it to b a simpke boil... it can b something more than that like H.suppurativa or infected cyst or some other dermatoses. Jst get urself clinically examined by a dermat n start d treatment. Dont delay 👍

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It may be an infected cyst. Kindly visit a qualified dermatologist near you as early as possible.

Answered2016-08-24 05:00:03

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