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Can use prid ovrerthecounter to bring a boil on my nose to drain ?
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Heat: In general application of heat frequently will help more than any ointment or creams. Heat dilates your blood vessels allowing more of your antibodies and white blood cells to deal with the problem. If open then a topical antibiotic or antiseptic should help more bacteria from entering the wound.
Answered 5/7/2018
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