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Boil not going away

2021-04-16 14:01:12
My mother had a boil which after taking antibiotics for 10 days isnt going away. She applies hot compress and apply anti bacterial gel on it..but it still there... please suggest a treatment
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She needs local wound debridement with wound care, get online consultation done

Answered2021-04-16 16:36:57

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Maintain hygiene Wont settle only with creams, consult online for detailed prescription

Answered2021-04-16 16:05:02

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She needs specific antibiotics... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation

Answered2021-04-16 14:05:23

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Need for  hygiene     medical  care    and lab investigation

Answered2021-04-18 06:00:08

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