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What Does A Boil On Eyebrow Indicate?
Posted on
Fri, 3 Oct 2014
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Sat, 4 Oct 2014
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Question : my husband has a boil on his eyebrow and eye is swollen shut woke up with this morning
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
It sounds like he has an infection underneath the skin.
At this point if he has a significant amount of swelling he most likely will benefit from antibiotics.
Generally oral antibiotics are indicated in this type of setting. In addition his doctor might consider prescribing a topical antibiotic as well.
It looks like right now you will need to bring him to a medical professional for evaluation. Local emergency room or urgent care facilityshould be well-equipped to handle this.
Thank you again for sharing your healthcare concerns with us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
It sounds like he has an infection underneath the skin.
At this point if he has a significant amount of swelling he most likely will benefit from antibiotics.
Generally oral antibiotics are indicated in this type of setting. In addition his doctor might consider prescribing a topical antibiotic as well.
It looks like right now you will need to bring him to a medical professional for evaluation. Local emergency room or urgent care facilityshould be well-equipped to handle this.
Thank you again for sharing your healthcare concerns with us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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