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I have never had a boil before until last month on breast which required surgery now i have two more one under each armpit are they related ?
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Possibly: It is possible that they are caused by the same bacteria, usually staphylococcus.
Answered 1/6/2015
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Skin: colonized by staph. Use Hibiclens daily, if not Bactroban (mupirocin)
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