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Painful boil on left of head. can i wear a head scarf to keep my hair neat without adversely affecting this boil?

Q: painful boil on left of head. can i wear a head scarf to keep my hair neat without adversely affecting this boil?

I would say yes-: -but you need to see your PCP &amp; have the infection evaluated and treated.

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I would say yes-: -but you need to see your PCP & have the infection evaluated and treated.

Answered 5/23/2018

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A member asked:

Painful boil on left of head. can i wear a head scarf to keep my hair neat without adversely affecting this boil?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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