I've got this boil on my back and I tried using a belladonna plaster to draw out the pus, but after two days, there was no pus. Instead, the boil turned a little yellow and got a bit bigger. When I squeezed it, only a tiny bit of blood came out and now there's a small hole in it. Some people here suggested using a paan leaf with deshi ghee. Should I be worried about this? Is it just a regular boil or something else? I'm pretty anxious about it. Could really use some advice.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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-It sounds like you're dealing with an infected boil that's not draining properly. Applying the paan leaf and deshi ghee might not be the best option as it can lead to further irritation. I recommend seeing a doctor for proper drainage and treatment, espe

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