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I have 3 boils on my buttocks that have already busted and healing but i believe theres another 1 about to appear what should i do??

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Boils: Seek treatment so that you will stop spreading the infection

Dr Haque agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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