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I have what looks like a boil on my chin, characterised by swelling and pain around the affected area, and it looks like there is pus. what should i do to treat it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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infection: Apply warm compresses to help it come to a head. If you get significant redness & swelling you may need to be assessed for an abscess or surrounding cellulitis.

Dr Veres agreed

Answered 6/3/2020

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A member asked:

I have what looks like a boil on my chin, characterised by swelling and pain around the affected area, and it looks like there is pus. what should i do to treat it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Veres agreed

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