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A member asked:
I noticed a swelling on my chin, i thought it was a boil so i tried to warm it and squeeze it. it's a little bigger and skin in now leaky. what is it?
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Cellulitis: You have caused a local infection. Not sure you need antibiotics yet, but try warming a washcloth and holding it on the area; in other words a 'warm compress.' this can be done several times per day. If it gets much worse, you'll have to be seen.
Answered 8/25/2017
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