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Every month i get new boils this is my fourth month. i have been to the doctor twice they prescribe different antibioticos & cream. i am tired?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Have you been: checked for diabetes. Diabetics often get frequent boils and infections.

Answered 6/1/2016

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