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I have a boil and first it was and infected hair i pulled it now it's the size of a buckle and getting bigger by the day it's purple red and yellow bu?

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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Boil: You need to use hot compresses to help to express the contents of the inflammed cyst-- you probably may need to have it incised and drained by a physician if it worsens

Dr Bansal and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a boil and first it was and infected hair i pulled it now it's the size of a buckle and getting bigger by the day it's purple red and yellow bu?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Dr Bansal and another doctor agreed

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