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My 19 year old daughter keeps getting what looks like boils ...

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My 19 year old daughter keeps getting what looks like boils on her but checks and hips. They start out like a pimple then grow to resemble a boil eventually burst like an abcess we thoght the first 2 were spider bites but we no now that they are not what do you think

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August 17 8:39 PM (5 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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Sounds like a boil. Since there are more than one she should see her doctor, as she will need a course of antibiotics to help clear this up. In the mean time, apply a warm/hot compress to the area several times a day, which will promote the infection to to drain so it can burst. Do not squeeze this, as it can cause further infection. If you can get it to drain on it's own, it's best.Soaking in the tub with some Epsom salt can help too.

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August 17 8:53 PM (14 minutes and 10 seconds later)
         
Reply to Lindie's Post: she has had 6 of them so far as soon as one goes away another comes up
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August 17 8:55 PM (1 minute and 39 seconds later)
         
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are they getting squeezed?
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August 17 8:56 PM (1 minute and 37 seconds later)
         
Reply to Lindie's Post: not sure she has recently moved out but told me today she had another one pop up
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August 17 9:00 PM (3 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
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Chances are she will need a course of antibiotics to help clear it up. In the mean time, do have her do the above. Make sure she is no popping them at all, as this will not always allow the core of the infection to come out. Wash with antibacterial soap, dry the skin well. If she is out sweating, have her shower as soon as possible. Wear cotton panties as well. But do get antibiotics for her.

Hope this helps Hun.

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August 17 9:02 PM (2 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
Reply to Lindie's Post: thank you
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