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I have developed a boil in my groin and under my armpit both seems to have yellow heads very sensitive to the touch?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Boils: Apply hot, wet, compresses. That should help to bring them to a head. If this doesn't help you need to see a doctor as you may need an antibiotic

Answered 1/7/2018

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A member asked:

I have developed a boil in my groin and under my armpit both seems to have yellow heads very sensitive to the touch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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