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Boils on my Outer ear

2025-04-17 04:29:00
I have boils on my outer ear for the past five days, along with some pain, redness and swelling. I've been taking medications for the last two days—Taxim-O 200 and Aldigesic-SP. The pain and swelling are now under control, but the boils haven’t burst yet. How many days does it usually take to return to a normal state? Also, which specialist should I consult—a dermatologist, a physician, or a surgeon?
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Apply sumeg ointment over boils, 3 times daily for 4 to 5 days, do some warm compression daily. They should become alright within 4 to 5 days, otherwise incision and drainage can be done.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-04-20 15:36:23

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Consult a ENT specialist in your area at the earliest.

Answered2025-04-18 04:29:24

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Urgent ent/ derma opinion , visit any nearby hospital

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Dermatologist consultation.

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Ohhh, it's huge  one.  U need hot fomentation with boric powder two times.   Tab montek lc one at night after dinner for 5 days. You can consult  ent/ dermatologist.

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Please visit ENT surgeon, it’s looking big

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Consult a surgeon soon.. please .. this can damage the cartilage inside permanantly.. get a incision drainage surgery done soon

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You should get evaluated with nearby surgeon and have a follow up.

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Consult ent specialist nearby need examination of ear

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Do connect and consult Will help you

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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