Boil

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Boil
ICD-10	L02
ICD-9	680.9
DiseasesDB	29434
MeSH	D005667

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Cutaneous abscess; Furuncle; Furunculosis; Pustular rash; Pustule

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

See also

Abscess

External links

• InteliHealth - Boils and Carbuncles
• Health In Plain English - Boil or Furuncle
• Cure Boils naturally with Turmeric powder Home remedy

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