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What is the best medication for getting rid of and preventing boils under the armpit?

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

Recurrent "boils": in this location could be a condition know as Hidradenitis Suppurativa which wound require an experienced Dermatologist to diagnose and recommend preventive treatements.

Answered 7/16/2015

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