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What Is The Cure For Boils Between Legs Which Breaks And Leaves Skin Black In Color?
i have these boils in between my legs. sometimes one or two may bust but they are still there and leave my skin black. how do i get rid of them. my doctor has given me medications and tells me to use warm rags but it never worked and I've had this for three years now. please help.
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Recurrent boils in a patient warrants a blood sugar test and Pus Culture/sensitivity
I treat my patients with a week of oral antibiotics and further antibiotic courses if required are governed by Pus culture and sensitivity report.
Topical antibacterial ointment like 2% mupirocin twice daily helps in addition to oral antibiotics.
An OTC pain killer like ibuprofen twice/thrice daily will help you with the pain associated with them
take care
regards
Recurrent boils in a patient warrants a blood sugar test and Pus Culture/sensitivity
I treat my patients with a week of oral antibiotics and further antibiotic courses if required are governed by Pus culture and sensitivity report.
Topical antibacterial ointment like 2% mupirocin twice daily helps in addition to oral antibiotics.
An OTC pain killer like ibuprofen twice/thrice daily will help you with the pain associated with them
take care
regards
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