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

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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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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clinsol gel for local application is advised..

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I'm really worried about my husband's skin issues. He's been experiencing a lot of dryness and cracking in his groin area and under the scrotum. We've tried using Vaseline and coconut oil, but nothing seems to be helping. Could you please advise us on what to do next?

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