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I have a perineum infection that won't go away, what to do?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medical tx: At this point - medical intervention is indicated. Take care.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seek medical : evaluation so that an appropriate treatment plan can be developed.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/3/2017

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