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I have a boil on my right breast. it's popped by itself. what should i do. what does it mean?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Boil: If the boil does not resolve, you need to see your doctor for oral antibiotics.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/16/2013

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