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  • Female
  • 21 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm really worried about this painful bump I have. A friend of mine went to a doctor who tried to squeeze a similar boil-like thing but nothing came out and it was really painful. That doctor prescribed antibiotics and told them to use cold compresses, but I think hot compresses might be more effective. Honestly, I wasn't too impressed with the doctor's approach. Can you help me figure out what this painful, swollen bump might be?

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Vist Surgeon for evaluation and appropriate management

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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