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My friend son age 8 years old is having spots of small boil all over the neck. what is the cure?
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Find Cause First: First the cause of the problem needs to be diagnosed before a treatment can be advised.
Answered 4/21/2014
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Could be: Erysipelas, a serious skin infection. Take him to his pediatrician or dermatologist, because it sounds like he might need antibiotics if this is the case.
Answered 4/22/2014
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