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I've had 3 boils in the past in groin area (2 had to be drained)...is there anything i can do to stop it if i feel like i am getting another one?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Use warm: compresses to bring to head and get drained by itself. Have your blood sugar level checked,

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I've had 3 boils in the past in groin area (2 had to be drained)...is there anything i can do to stop it if i feel like i am getting another one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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