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Have had a boil for about a year. antibiotics helped a bit, derm is trying to wean me off. boil still opening/closing randomly. next steps?
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DETAILS????: Hidradenitis suppurativa? Likely worse because of androgenic properties of Provera (medroxyprogesterone). Probably need surgery.
Answered 9/8/2015
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