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How should you treat a boil naturally that has become infected? i have been taking epsom salt baths and put apple cider vinegar. will silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) work
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Boils: The best way to treat a boil is to naturally cut it open and get the infected gunk out. You can do that best by going to a dermatologist for incision and drainage.
Answered 8/20/2020
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