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Antibiotics for Boils: Prescribed and Over-The-Counter
According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, using OTC antibiotic ointment — such as Neosporin, bacitracin, or Polysporin — on...
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Can I Get a Boil on My Butt Crack?
Do not pick or attempt to pop a boil in your butt crack. Having a boil in your butt crack can make it uncomfortable to wear clothes, sit, and go ab...
Leer másWhy Do I Get Boils Under My Arm?
A boil (also known as a furuncle) is caused by an infection of a hair follicle or oil gland. If the area of infection increases around the hair fol...
Leer másWhat You Should Know About Scrotal Eczema
Sometimes called “the itch that rashes,†eczema may begin itching even before the rash becomes full-blown. Eczema often appears as patches of i...
Leer másHow to Treat a Skinned Knee At Home, and When to Seek Help
The wound is considered fully healed and no longer susceptible to infection once it’s closed and any scabbing has fallen off naturally. Scabs typ...
Leer másIs Translucent Skin Normal?
Some people are born with naturally translucent or porcelain skin.
Leer másWhy Do I Have a Hairy Butt, and what Should I Do About It?
Most people have hair on their butt. Some have hair that’s thinner, lighter, and nearly invisible. Others have a higher density of longer, darker...
Leer másWhat are These Red Spots on My Feet?
This will help your doctor diagnose the red spots and figure out why they’re there. Sometimes, this means early stage melanoma can go unnoticed o...
Leer másHome Remedies for Glowing Skin
Using aloe vera after you’ve washed your face each day may give your skin that healthy glow. Moisturize your skin with products that lock in mois...
Leer másWhy is My Pubic Area Itchy and How Can I Treat It?
An occasional itch anywhere on the body, even your pubic area, is probably nothing to worry about. This highly contagious skin condition is caused ...
Leer másBoils in and Around The Ear
If you think you may have a boil in or around your ear, learn more about how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what may have caused it. If the boil...
Leer másEczema, Cats, and what You Can Do If You Have Both
No rigorous studies have been conducted to find out if cats (or other pets) alone can be responsible for causing eczema in children. However, this ...
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