- Female
- 27 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've got a pretty big boil on my left calf, and after a while, it started leaking pus and blood for around 15 days. It's been about 10 days since I began using antibiotics and ointment, as my dermatologist suggested, but it still isn't healing. I change the dressing with silver sulphadiazine gel every time. I'm really worried and wondering what might be going on. Any idea why it's not improving?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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