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Past yr i keep getting boils/staph infect. had 1-2 in my entire life, now getting 3-4 every 2-4 mts! why?? can i prevent it? i bathe with hibiclens.
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Hard to say: Some patients will unfortunately have Staph on their bodies, nasal passage ways, underneath their finger nails and in the razor blades. I would see your doctor consider bactroban nasal. Consider a NON concentrated bleach bath. Always use new razor blades. See your doctor for more answers. Good luck
Answered 11/11/2014
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