I've been dealing with a stubborn boil on my butt and it got really inflamed and red, so my doctor put me on antibiotics for five days. The swelling has gone down since then, but the boil isn't completely healed yet. It still oozes a bit of pus and blood when I squeeze it, though it's almost flat now. I'm just a bit worried because it's taking longer to heal than I expected. Do you think this is normal? Should I be doing anything else to help it heal completely?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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That will heal don't try to squeeze it, consume balanced diet

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with this fungal infection and ringworm on my stomach and neck for what feels like forever, almost 45 months. It's really bothering me, and I can't seem to get rid of it. I've tried a few things, but nothing seems to work long-term. What could be causing it to stick around for so long, and do you have any advice on what I should try next?

Chronic Fungal infection needs long-term treatment, personal hygiene measures are most important to cure this disease, practice special care towards affected area.

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I've been dealing with this skin issue for a couple of years now. It first showed up at the Thai and now there's this constant khujli affecting my entire body. A year ago, it seemed like things were finally getting better, almost like I was in the clear for good. But recently, it's come back with a vengeance and feels worse than ever. What kind of medicine should I be looking into? Are there specific things I should be doing or avoiding to help with this?

use medicine

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After I had jaundice, I've started losing hair, especially at the front of my head where the skin is now visible. I'm really worried about this. Is there any way I can regrow my hair in that area?

Yes, it's possible to regain hair on the front side of your head after jaundice-related hair loss, with proper treatment, nutrition, and care,

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