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Boils Questions
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How long does it take for a boil to heal while taking Bactrim?
I got a boil on my buttock and went to my doctor. She prescribed sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim tablets for 10 days at a twice a day dosage. How long before it starts healing? It's so painful.
Does Naproxen cause boils?
I have been taking Naproxen tablets 500mg for a few days. I have got 2 boils in my groin area, they are very red and sore. I find walking and sitting very painful. Has anyone had this side effect while taking the drug please? Many thanks.
Can I use Bactroban on a lump/infected cyst on my vaginal lip?
Very Swollen and painful, not sure if it is a cyst, or a boil.
Can bacitracin ointment be used to treat a boil on the genital area?
A female friend has a boil on her genital area and wants to know if she can use Bacitracin…
Can clobetasol cause boils/abscesses such as carbuncle on the inner labia?
I have developed what I believe to be possibly an infected hair follicle or blocked sweat gland on my inner labia. I had it before, but never quite this bad. I am wondering if overuse and/or improper use of clobetasol could possibly cause this type of problem?
Cephalexin - Recurring boils need advise?
I've had boil problems on my inner thigh ... I was prescribed 1% topical stuff that didn't work , so I got cephalexin 500 mlg..what's the side affects.. And does it work? What else does it treat?