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What Causes Boils On The Vaginal?
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Call your doctor whenever you have a carbuncle, a large boil or a boil that doesn't improve after a week of home treatment as described above. If you have diabetes, you should call your doctor even if you develop a small boil because you are more prone to developing serious infections. Ask to be seen immediately if a boil of any size:
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Develops in an infant
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Is located on the face, rectum, groin or spine
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