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Boils? are boils inherited? i am now on my second boil, the first time i got them was the day after christmas i got two on my butt then one on my knee, i went to the doctor and they gave me antibiotics for it, now its feb. and i just got another on my but
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I : I would recommend that you see a dermatologist for culture of the boil and posssible antibiotic. They can also talk about other options to help prevent these from recurring. There is more information on skin infections and hidradenitis suppurativa (a condition that causes boils) on the link below. I hope that helps.
Answered 11/28/2017
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