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My doctor has confirmed that a boil has fully drained but it is inflamed inside the deep skin. scabbing has come off and it is pink with a raise edge?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Healing boil: Should be ok as it sounds like it is healing

Answered 7/25/2018

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A member asked:

My doctor has confirmed that a boil has fully drained but it is inflamed inside the deep skin. scabbing has come off and it is pink with a raise edge?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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