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I have these nasty itchy boils forming on my legs feet and hands and they burst and then scab really badly. plus my nose piercing seems to be infected?

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Staph: it could be a staph infection or community acquired MRSA see your doctor for a culture

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have these nasty itchy boils forming on my legs feet and hands and they burst and then scab really badly. plus my nose piercing seems to be infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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