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What can be done for boil outbreak in underarms?
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See doc: Needs antibiotics and local care. Some may need to be drained. There's a recurrent issue called hidradenitis suppirativa which can be dealt with surgically, radiation or temporarily with antibiotics. See what lifestyle changes you can make.
Answered 7/5/2014
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