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How can i treat boils at home?
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"boils": Warm compresses +/- bath.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Drain: A furuncle is a boil, a purulent inflammation of a hair follicle. These usually pop, aided by a warm compress. If it does not do that in a couple of days, see your doctor to ascertain if it needs to be drained.
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