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Boil on my groin in panty line. I have applied hot water compresses 3x today with Epsom Salts in the water.

By Anonymous
Created 07/30/2018 - 19:14

How many times should I expect to use the hot compresses before the boil comes to a head? Should I let it drain on it's own? I am 72 years old and have never experienced a boil before.

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