My boils have burst and I'm not sure how to get all the pus out. With the COVID situation, it's tough for me to get to a hospital. Could you guide me on what to do?

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Dr Chandra P

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MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Donot attempt to squeeze it by yourslef,visit your nearest practitioner for appropriate management.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been using this honeymilk face pack overnight, about 12 hours, and even applied it to my eyebrows. My friend just mentioned that using honey on eyebrows can turn them white. Should I be worried? Is it true that honey can do that? Please let me know what you think.

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I'm a bit worried because my doctor gave me a prescription for Omnacortil 60mg, but unfortunately, I can't find it anywhere. Is it okay if I take two Omnacortil 30mg tablets at once instead?

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I've been dealing with jock itch for what feels like forever now and tried using Quadriderm, but it didnt make much of a difference. Can you recommend any medicines or ointments that might actually help me get rid of it for good?

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