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I have a boil that's about half inch high and it hurts so bad. i tried warm compresses but it's not helping. what should i do? it's 11pm here

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Dr. Parham Gharagozlou answered

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ED?: If it is really half inch raised probably needs to be drained.

Answered 5/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have a boil that's about half inch high and it hurts so bad. i tried warm compresses but it's not helping. what should i do? it's 11pm here

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parham Gharagozlou answered

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