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Recurring boil on buttock cheek
Facing the problem for 3-4 months now . The boil subdued initially with help of antibiotics and some medication to increase blood circulation . But recently it resurfaced and causes pain and burning sensation while touched . How to proceed?
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Again take antibiotics
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Can u share a picture / just to differentiate wat the lesion actually is from furuncle ??? Bcos a furuncle/boil usually subsides on its own or after using antibiotic if its deeply situated...Are you a diabetic??
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
28 yrs exp
Nagpur
Recurrent boils .... visit a dermatologist
Better to share a picture for understanding
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