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Is it normal for healing boil to itch? it popped on its own and has been healing for about 5 days now. i just noticed a little itching around/on the boil. the skin is closed and is gradually returning back to my normal skin color.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Normal: Wash it twice a day. Tap water will do nicely.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 12/20/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normal for healing boil to itch? it popped on its own and has been healing for about 5 days now. i just noticed a little itching around/on the boil. the skin is closed and is gradually returning back to my normal skin color.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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