I'm dealing with a boil where I've managed to remove the pus, but the core hasn't come out yet. While the pain has gone down, I'm still a bit worried because I've dealt with recurring boils in the past. Right now, I'm dressing it two to three times a day and using Betadine ointment for it. I'm really careful about hygiene when cleaning the boils, but I'm not sure if Betadine is actually good for them. Could you suggest some medicine to help cure the boil and prevent them from coming back?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Take tab augmentin 625 mg orally,thrice daily for atleast 5 days .

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm trying to figure out the differences between Melaglow Cream and Melaglow Rich Cream, and I'm really curious which one is the best for my skin needs. Also, how long should I be using these creams to see a noticeable improvement in my skin tone? I'm just a bit confused and would really appreciate your advice on this.

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I'm curious about Finax 1mg Tablet for hair loss. I'm worried about the side effects like decreased libido, decreased semen volume, and impotence. Also, if you stop taking the medicine, you might lose the hair you gained. So, what's the point of taking it if you lose your hair when you stop? Does this mean you'd have to keep taking it forever if you don't want to lose hair again?

dermatologist opinion.

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