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I have a boil on my vagina area, i tried to pop it but it turned red & it's very painful, i have no health insurance so what can i do ? please help

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Time and warm soaks.: Do not try to pop it . It will drain itself if you can be patient. The simple treatment is to sit in warm water to draw the boil to a head. It will eventually come to a head and may go down or may drain on its own. If you squeeze you may actually cause a cellulitis and make it more red and cause it to spread. Hold off on sex for now. Best wishes. YOU may call your doctor and ask for an antibiotic

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Boil: Apply hot compresses to boil several times a day. The boil willl eventually come to a head and eventually burst and drain. Apply antibiotic ointment to the area until boil heals

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See doctor: as you need it drained and possibly an antibiotic. You can try soaking in warm water for 20-30 min until you get into your doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

Specializes in General Practice

Get treatment now: Vermillion Parish Health Unit, 2501 Charity Street, (337) 893-1443. Call right now for hours. You need an exam, culture, may need drainage and antibiotics. You can go to an ER as well. They won't turn you away. Don't let this get worse.

Answered 11/24/2014

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