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I had a boil or furnucle that drained, but won't heal. it's been several months. there's no pain, it's not swollen, no fever, vomiting, etc?
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Non healing boil: Be examined. Make sure there isn't a underlying reason why this doesn't heal; like a foreign body, diabetes or persistent pressure on the area. You need wound care. All the best.
Answered 2/6/2016
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