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What should i do about a boil that will not drain, but is not painful at all? started out hard and painful, but is now soft and unnoticeable minus the unsightliness of a large (by large i mean maybe 3/4" across) on my arm. it's now been about 8 days

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Plan: Good to look at this "boil". May be you need antibiotic for treatment. Please, make appointment with doctor.

Dr Michalski and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

What should i do about a boil that will not drain, but is not painful at all? started out hard and painful, but is now soft and unnoticeable minus the unsightliness of a large (by large i mean maybe 3/4" across) on my arm. it's now been about 8 days

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Michalski and 6 doctors agreed

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