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What Causes A Growing Boil On The Face?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Jul 2017
Question: Hi Doctor,
A skin boil had been grown up on my 6 years old daughter face.
which medicine or ointment should i use.

Thanks

XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin or fusidic acid cream

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and would recommend you to apply a topical antibiotic like mupirocin cream or fusidic acid cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
This should resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Causes A Growing Boil On The Face?

Brief Answer: Apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin or fusidic acid cream Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have reviewed the attached photograph and would recommend you to apply a topical antibiotic like mupirocin cream or fusidic acid cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days. This should resolve it. Regards Dr Asmeet