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What is the solution for heat boils?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Boils are local: Infections. Please see you doc. He/she may lance them or give you antibiotics. Natural antibiotics include olive leaf extract. Peace and good health.

Answered 4/22/2014

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Dr. answered

Boil: Boils signify bacterial infection usually by staphylococcus bacteria . Antibiotics are prescribed for them .

Answered 12/13/2017

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Dr. answered

Boils: May need to be lanced (opened up) to release pus plus may need antibiotics. Please see your doctor.

Answered 12/13/2017

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