I have this boil under my arm and its gone I just have a very small hole that needs to close up I have been on bactrim many times before is there something else I can be put on for the hole to finish closing up.

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Dr. Madhavi PudiDermatologist11yrs exp

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Hi! boil can be due to due to bacterial infections or can be hidradenitis suppurativa. Need thorough check up to find out the cause. After healing phase, lesion heals by itself leaving a tiny scar.

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Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)Dermatologist23yrs exp

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing boil.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

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