Hi, I have got a boil on my lower abdomen from last 5 days and I am clearing puse daily and apply betadine. A little bit of pain today also released some pus .pls advise any ointment and antibiotics.

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician5yrs exp

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Boils are skin infections which is bacterial and start deep inside the skin and often involve hair follicles. Another name for a boil is a furuncle. Boils usually look like red bumps or lumps on the skin, and over time they fill with pus. They often occur on the buttocks. The most common symptom of a boil is having a red, tender, and painful bump or lump on the skin. You may also see red skin and swelling around the bump. There are many treatment options available for boils. However, it?s important that you should avoid popping or puncturing the boil yourself. The infection can spread to other parts of the body and lead to complications. You may connect via a call for immediate consultation.  

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