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Boils getting big...how big can a boil get?

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

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Need not Know: I would not go there...In terms of running your own boil experiment. The skin infection can get out of hand and if not lanced will continue to get worse....Ultimately leading to a systemic reaction (fever, blood infection, hospital on IV antibiotics, etc). Get to an er, urgent care, or your doctor's office.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Boils getting big...how big can a boil get?

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