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Boil is about an inch and a half in diameter, dark purple and painful?
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The most successful long term solution to a boil is open drainage with removal of the core. Small ones often respond to moist heat and rupture spontaneously. These can recur if the material is not all removed.
Answered 5/22/2023
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Boils come in different varieties can be caused by cystic acne regular acne or skin infection rarely in immune disorder.Consult primary care doctor dermatologist in person for specific diagnosis and treatment
Answered 5/23/2023
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