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Boils needs immediate attention on butt, inner thighs?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Boil: Boils are referred to as abscesses, in the medical community. They can occur from breaks in the skin, which provide a route of infection for bacteria to form an abscess (collection of pus/infection). When this happens, you may need to see a medical provider who may need to prescribe you antibiotics or incise and drain the abscess. Some home remedies may include a warm compress and ibuprofen.

Answered 3/22/2019

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