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I have what I think is a boil on my back. I ve been treating with warm salt water towels and antibiotic ointment daily, covered with bandaid. Today there are small bumps clustered near it, could a carbuncle be forming? The skin further outside seems irritated by the bandaids. It is located to the left of my spine on my upper back. I m going on a backpacking trip in 9 days, what should I do? Today is day 7 from when I noticed it.
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Suggest Remedies For A Boil On The Back
Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the hair follicle. I suggest using to clean it with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with an antibiotic cream such as Neosporin cream. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician