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I have had boils and scarring for a while (20 yrs old). docs have tried to give me many meds & nothing works. what should i do?

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Dr. Howard Feinberg answered

Get diagnosis first: You need a diagnosis first. Boils are not a diagnosis they are a symptom. I would recommend a university based dermatologist as your next step.

Answered 12/4/2014

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A member asked:

I have had boils and scarring for a while (20 yrs old). docs have tried to give me many meds & nothing works. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Feinberg answered

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