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How to treat a boil?
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Short term/long term: You can start by applying moist heat to the area, which improves blood flow & may bring the boil to the skin surface. If so it can drain on it's own and may self heal. If it continues to enlarge & interferes with your activities you may need it drained in the office.
Answered 12/18/2018
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