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Why are warm sitz bath and warm compresses helpful in healing vaginal boils?
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Yes: Sitz baths and warm compresses can allow the boils or abscesses to open and drain. If they do not then you may need to see your physician to have them opened up and drained.
Answered 7/13/2018
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