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I Have A Boil On My Leg, How To Get Rid Of It ?
Hi, I have a boil on my leg and it's been there for about 4 days It is draining slowly. What should I use in order to keep it from spreading even more and make it less painful?
Wed, 12 Oct 2011
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Hi.you can apply tea tree oil over it. and also use medicated sulphur soap to clean the boil. take care
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hi, keep area clean with antisepic lotion. do a daily dressing with ointment , till it heals completely. take antibiotic till all redness is gone. take pain killer 2-3 times a day if pain. rest to leg is very imp part of treatment. bye
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