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My boil just popped and its still swollen and bleeding?
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R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. F/U with your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen, oral antibiotics may be needed.
Answered 5/8/2015
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Keep it clean: needs to be completely emptied with pressure. Please wash the area with clean water, dry it and apply some neosporin cream (neomycin and polymyxin b) to it. If the redness and pain is spreading, please seek immediate medical help
Answered 7/22/2017
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