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How to get infection come to surface of an boil?
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Warm packs: Warm packs are a way to bring a boil or abscess to the surface more. Avoid squeezing because that tends to cause trauma and push bacteria down further.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Hot compresses: Soak the spot with some material like a small towel or face cloth soaked in hot water. Apply as hot as you can stand without scalding.
Answered 6/25/2012
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