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Can I Go For Swimming As I Have Boil On Side?
Hi, I have a cyst or boil of some sort on my side on a stretch mark. It s little but has already been popped only a bit. It s still very red and sore and probably still has puss in it. But my question is, would it be okay if I go swimming tomorrow with a waterproof band aid of some sort or could I go without one? Or can I even GO swimming? Please answer ASAP!!!
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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If you are going swimming in the sea then you leave it open because the salt water would have a cleansing and healing effect.
Because it is a wide open space, it would affect any other swimmers.
If you going to swim in a pool, it would best to cover it to prevent contamination of water for other persons.
I hope this helps
If you are going swimming in the sea then you leave it open because the salt water would have a cleansing and healing effect.
Because it is a wide open space, it would affect any other swimmers.
If you going to swim in a pool, it would best to cover it to prevent contamination of water for other persons.
I hope this helps
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