A member asked:

I suspect my 10yo son has a boil at the back of his neck. red, swollen (about 1cm wide) and painfull. do i leave it until it is ripe or act now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Moist heat: If you place a moist heated compress on the area it will often draw the boil to the outside where it can vent spontaneously. A face or dish towel moistened & microwaved will do the trick. Test the unit for safety. Leave on until it cools & repeat as needed.

Answered 2/24/2018

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