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I have a boil that has turned black, what does this mean and should i worry about it?
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See a physician: for boil you may need antibiotics or lancing the boil to let the pus out
Answered 9/2/2020
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Boil: do not squeeze it---follow up with your private doctor or Urgent Care for evaluation and proper antibiotics and treatment
Answered 4/19/2016
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