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Simple tips to treat boils

Dr Martin Edwards, GP, on how to deal with boils

'Wearing loose cotton clothes, keeping cool and washing all over with an antiseptic soap every day can help to keep a bad case of boils under control. Conditions such as diabetes can make you more prone to boils, so it could be worth getting checked over by your GP.'
Dr Martin Edwards, GP

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sam walker, about 1 year [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

hi there i have been suffering from boils for the last 15 years on the side of my nose for about two years. is there anything to prevent this . ihave tryed roaccutane , antibiotics all the face creams , magnesium sulphate pretty much everything no one can help me . can laser surgery help to shrink the sebacious glands .there seems to be no answer and all the doctors sat is well that is the way it is , i was wondering if may be you could shed some light on the issue. regards sam

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