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I had a boil and today it busted. my question is what do i use to clean it?
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Boils: Wash with soap and water or soap and Hibiclens ( if not in mucous membrane or vaginal /anal area), Cover with antibiotic cream either OTC or better prescription Mupirocin and then cover with sterile gauze. depending on size you may need oral antibiotics. Seek medical attention from doc/ urgent care.
Answered 9/28/2016
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