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A 24-year-old female asked:

i have a carbuncle on my right buttock, now that its draining am i still able to take a warm bath or just shower?

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Shower: Hopefully you are getting that treated . It is preferable to keep it dry but a shower is ok.

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