I've a boil in my groin area..just near scrotum over left thigh since 5-6days....2 days back ,it develops a central red ,soft area of 0.3*0.3 cm surrouned by hard indurated area of 4*2cm.
It started to pain 2days back...i consult a surgeon,he advised me tab.cefixime with tab.diclofenac.PLUS SU MAG OINTMENT DRESSING.
The next day I applied lots of su mag and dressed it well.by the end of the day...my pain was gone BUT THE BOIL HAS A OPENING NOW.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW...
.A.should I continue su mag dressing
B.stop su mag dressing as the wound/boil is open now
C.start Betadine dressing
D.Go and consult the surgeon again....for further drainage.
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Thanks for the query. Thats a very limited description to make any comments. I suggest you to see a dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Reading your poinst, i wouldhave sugegsted A and C. Hope it helps you
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