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I got a boil on my scrotum and i think it's from a ingrown hair since i just shaved down there. any thing i can get from the store to help?

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Dr. Buck Parker answered

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Antibiotics?: You'll probably need antibiotics and depending on the size of the boil possibly an incision and drainage. Don't wait to get help, sometimes these can spread "down there" very fast and be life threatening....especially if you are a diabetic. Go see your doctor and you'll be OK.

Answered 10/30/2015

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A member asked:

I got a boil on my scrotum and i think it's from a ingrown hair since i just shaved down there. any thing i can get from the store to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Buck Parker answered

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