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I've had a boil now for 4 days and have done epsom salt baths, heat compress, and i've done epson salt peroxide solution and nothing. what should i do?
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Furuncle: There is not much else to do. I would not lance it on your own as it may introduce infection. You may need to go to your primary if it needs to be opened up to heal.
Answered 6/26/2015
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