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Paining boil
My father has got boil which has some puss as well . It's paining like hell . He has got his covid vaccine theee days back . Please suggest some
Medication . He is applying neosporin ointment on his boil
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Hi this is Dr Rohit Kate
With you description it seems to be a abscess /cellulitis
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You need to consult a surgeon for further evaluation simple applying Neosporin at home is not adviced
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Hot fomentation can be done. You can also take oral antibiotics to prevent further escalation of symptoms
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For the time being give him a pain killer which suits him.
Apply warm towel in the area.
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He would require assessment of the boil and maybe antibiotic course
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