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What Ointment Is Good For A Boil?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Question: hello, what oilment is good for oil.
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please clarify

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but please clarify the purpose you are intended to use the oil for to be able to help you further.. kind regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (39 minutes later)
Hello doctor, Sorry I meant boil?
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Antibiotic ointement

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, help again.. Boil occurs due to a localized skin infection and pus accumulation so you should apply warm compresses three to four times daily, once the boils forms a head it shall start to drain in the following days.. once it drains you should wash it with an antibacterial soap or an antiseptic solution as detol for medical purposes until all the pus drains. Once drained you should apply an antibiotic ointement three times daily with bandage coverage of the wound until it heals.. however if you develop fever or the skin around the boil becomes tense and painful or you develop a lymphnode reaction then you shouls seek medical care for surgical drainage.. i hope you find this helpful. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..
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What Ointment Is Good For A Boil?

Brief Answer: Please clarify Detailed Answer: Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but please clarify the purpose you are intended to use the oil for to be able to help you further.. kind regards..