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I have had many boils in the past 2 weeks and i had never had them before. i had 1 on my groin. followed by 3 on my left elbow and now 1 on my right.
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Can happen : When a strain of bacteria gets in the wrong place. Or if have an underlying condition such as hiradenitis. Do need to get a doctor to check you as likely to need treatment for infection and may need boils drained
Answered 6/29/2017
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Boils: Show to your Dr. and discuss causes and treatment. Now would be good.
Answered 6/29/2017
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