A member asked:

What can i use for a boil that resulted from an ingrown hair?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Moist heat: Moist heat can often bring area to a “head” allowing the purulent fluid to drain out. If you start developing redness or heat spreading around the area, consider being seen for possible drainage, cultures, and an antibiotic.

Answered 1/7/2019

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Agree with Dr. H: If you develop more boils, it would be prudent to see your doctor to exclude an underlying disorder like diabetes. Wish you good health.

Answered 3/15/2022

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