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I got a ~1cm boil on my inner thigh, close to my panty line, due to the chafing of my pants and underwear. how can i make it go away? i'm applying petroleum jelly to avoid more chafing. should i pop it? it has a visible head?
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Boils may drain spontaneously if you apply moist heat several times daily. However, many that size or bigger need to be drained surgically in the office to have the core/lining removed or the recur repeatedly.
Answered 1/11/2022
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