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I have a boil on my leg ive lanced it twice but it still has this really hard not too deep to reach and is still very sore ive had it almost a month?
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Needs a Pro: Lancing boils on your own is not a definitive solution. You may need oral antibiotics or more extensive drainage. Time to see your Primary Care. Thanks for trusting HealhTap!
Answered 2/8/2015
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