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Please give advice on how to cure a boil at home?

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Heat: Often a "boil" will drain itself if warm moist soaks are used to soften the skin. Drainage is by far the best method of treatment, medications rarely are effective.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 8/7/2019

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