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A boil popped on my face under my jaw, it is really hurting me took an antibiotic but it is still paining, what to do?
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MD: The area sounds infected and perhaps the antibiotics not working. See MD. He may switch antibiotics or refer for drainage if an abscess has formed.
Answered 4/10/2015
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