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Q: Can I Use a Hot Water Bottle On My Boils?

asked by: kvocalist on January 5th, 2004

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Hey just wondering if I can, I mean I have boils on my face that hurt like hell and iam just sittin here dabbing the heat on the boils that I have so iam hoping thats not a bad thing to do what u think?

Thanks :d

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kvocalist

replied on January 6th, 2004

New User

Damn, people really dont anser back at these boards do they? Lol

a lil help people

Jaydensmommy

replied on January 28th, 2004

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Hot Water Bottle On Boils

I frequently suffer from boils and carbuncles. My doctor said its perfectly fine to put warm compresses on them. You don't have to just dab them. Go ahead and put the water bottle on it. It should help bring it to a head and pop open.

letterz02

replied on February 2nd, 2004

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Boils

Look at letterz02 post and u'll see all the ones I posted and responses I got it sure helped good luck

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