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I have a boil right below the panty line. It has already ...

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I have a boil right below the panty line. It has already drained. It is red around about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. what is the best care to do with it. I have been cleaning it with peroxide and putting an anticeptic cream on it and covering it with a clean banadage now for 2 days. It is getting a bigger hole in it. What is your advice?

 

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March 7 10:57 PM (10 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         

Hi

How was it started?

Are you taking any oral medication?

Is there any pus now?

 



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March 7 11:11 PM (13 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
I believe it was probably a hair that got infected when shaving.
No oral medication.
a little pus still

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March 8 12:01 AM (50 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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Hi

The complaints you have described are suggestive of skin condition known as Folliculitis.

Folliculitis is an infection in a hair follicle, which is an opening in the skin that contains the hair root.

You need:

1. bandage of local antibiotic oint,

2.Clean the wound.

3.Do not share a razor, towel, or washcloth with anyone because the condition is contagious.

4. Always make sure the blade in your razor is new and clean to avoid infecting the area again

If the infection is getting worse & is getting deep, then you should consult dermatologist for oral antibiotics.

Hope this helps

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