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Boil in armpit

2023-09-20 12:01:17
I have boil in armpit which is painful . Suggest me treatment. It was initially small silent cyst under hair follicle-enclosed. But it suddenly got swollen n painful
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Consult to a Board Certified Dermatologist for proper management and without any further complications.

Answered2023-09-22 09:07:14

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It's seems to be cyst which has got infected It's an abscess now. Better to start antibiotics immediately

Answered2023-09-21 02:28:02

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Book an online consultation

Answered2023-09-20 12:32:06

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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photos

Answered2023-09-20 12:20:34

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail

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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment

Answered2023-09-21 16:24:41

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Apply Zimba cream twice daily . Apply ice there 2-3 times
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Any other problem kindly Consult on-line

Answered2023-09-20 15:27:25

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It will usually be infection.consult online for better understanding and treatment

Answered2023-09-20 12:45:52

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consult online

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..

Answered2023-09-20 12:04:01

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