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Is doxycycline used for boils?
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Yes: Doxycycline can be an effective anti-infective for use to treat boils.
Answered 11/19/2018
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Not the best: Doxycycline is a great drug for skin infections, but by the time you have a boil, it's usually too late for antibiotics. Boils usually need to be opened and drained.
Answered 9/23/2018
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