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What do you do if you get a boil on your nipple?
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Warm compresses: For a boil to resolve it needs to drain. Warm compresses or standing in a warm shower may help. If this is not successful see your doctor to have it drained and be placed on antibiotics. The key is drainage.
Answered 9/28/2016
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