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Boil or what?

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helplessneedy · 02/09/2017 21:32

Hello all, my daughter has a boil, it started as a spot then grew and grew. I tried to squeeze it, it was too painful for her and got infected after.
I took her to the doctor they gave us antibiotics.
It doesn't seem to be getting any smaller or 'blowing up'
HELP. Picture attached

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Boatmistress17 · 02/09/2017 21:33

I am no dr but I would be seeking medical advice. . .

Minimonkeysmum · 03/09/2017 10:08

That looks really nasty - poor thing! If the antibiotics don't seem to be working, I'd give 111 a call. I'm guessing it's infected, and that's not the kind of thing to take risks with.

whatsleep · 03/09/2017 17:21

Looks huge on the picture, or is that just because the camera is very close? I'd definitely want a second opinion at the doctors surgery.

OrphanAccount · 03/09/2017 17:24

How big is the boil? How old is she? When did she start the course of antibiotics?

helplessneedy · 03/09/2017 18:01

She's 3, antibiotics since last Thursday, and I went to the hospital today. They will drain it tomorrow

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