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Boils on body,2-3 a month. past 2 wks,have bout 15-20 @ 1time. no diet change,or new soaps. when healing,they peel like aftr sunburn.causes,serious?
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Skin infections: Greetings. The multiple boils and pustules should be evaluated by your doctor. An immune evaluation is in order. When infections like this occur, a work up is recommended.
Answered 5/16/2016
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