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Getting boils

2017-09-01 11:12:43
I've been having boils and I think one more is forming .. what should I do? And is it ok to take antibiotics before time
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Yes antibiotics cream like mupirocin ointment can be tried first if not extensive

Answered2017-09-04 11:23:56

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If you are getting recurrent boils that means there is presence of some constant factor which is leading to boils...antibiotics are either bacteriostatic or bactericidal..in both cases they act when there is presence of a bacteria causing the infection.
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Get yourself examined by a dermatologist in order to reach to a cause.
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it would be better not to self treat otherwise there are chances of bacteria becoming resistant to treatment.

Answered2017-09-04 11:23:25

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