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Can boil be stopped right at the beginning when area is just red and there is no significant swelling, no puss etc. or the only way for it to heal is by draining out after full cycle?
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Yes antibioitis could help with stopping the progression. Have your doctor look at it and decide what to prescribe.
Answered 7/28/2023
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