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once you apply ichthammol to a boil how long before a head?
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
Wrong question: This goo is worthless. See a DR. Meanwhile begin hot soaks.
Answered on Nov 30, 2014
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