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Suggest Remedy For Painful Bumps Or Boils On The Head
Hi Dr. I have some problem with the back of my head, there are boils or bumps and are very painful at times. I had this problem for some time now. I went to my doctor and he prescribe some shampoo and other over the counter drugs but with no relief, Can you help?
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
Hello,
Boils are caused due to infection of the hair follicles. I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and thus treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Boils are caused due to infection of the hair follicles. I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and thus treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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