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Message: <blockquote data-quote="iHs" data-source="post: 776496" data-attributes="member: 8799"><p>I think first port of call is with a pharmacist who will be able to look and give the correct advice as to whether antibiotics should be used or whether the lump will reveal a head and then burst naturally.  In the old days, boils were bathed with warmish salty water which encouraged the head to form and then burst.  Yellow basilicon ointment was very popular and antibiotics were only used as a last resort.  It is possible to purchase a mild antibiotic ointment from a pharmacist without a prescription so dont panic</p></blockquote><p></p>

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