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My 78 year old diabetic mother has boils

2017-08-12 05:08:54
78 years diabetic mother has very itchy boils on scalp,scratching has caused blisters,please advise treatment
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She may be having folliculitis. Please call me and visit my clinic for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

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