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I keep getting recurring boils on my butt. pcp prescribed bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but not working. more popping up while on it. any suggestions? see dermatologist?
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You may: Your PCP can also take a culture for lab analysis and treat you with a definite antibiotic based on the sensitivity profile. This is not beyond what your PCP can handle. A change of antibiotic will likely take care of the problem
Answered 9/26/2014
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