Hair follicle boil

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Hair follicle boil

Asked for Male, 34 Years

From yesterday I am facing pain due to hair follicle boil issue. Should I apply any cream over it to get rid of it? Any suggestion.

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Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi

Dermatologist 18 yrs exp Bangalore

Please take an active consultation just to be sure that it's a boil so that u receive appropriate treatment

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Dr. Palak Deshmukh

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Pune

Please post pictures to evaluate depth of infection. You may require oral antibiotics if it's deep.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this boil... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

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