A member asked:

If you aren't supposed to shave when you have a boil, is there another type of hair removal that is "safe"? (feeling a bit like a hairy mammoth! lol)

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Connie Topliff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine, Board Certified

Dear wooly mammoth: :-). Seriously, as long as you are careful to not shave within 1-2" of the boil , and are careful re hygiene (wash area well w soap before & after shaving) you should be ok. You could also apply neosporin to the boil & nearby area after shaving.

Answered 9/28/2016

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