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Vancouver, BC

I've been trying to treat the lumps in my armpit which I know is next to nearly impossible. The flare up finally went down.. and one of the boils had popped. But, there's a small open hole that won't close and it leaks. I keep it clean, re-apply the cream I was prescribed, and bandage it back up and it still won't heal/close. Has anyone experienced this? If so, what worked for you?

November 27, 2022
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I have some website links posted on my profile for a very small hole concerning black tea compresses. It shrunk it a whole lot and that helped the pain and kept infection out but it still wants to come back. I’m still not 100% healed. Thought I was cuz at one point I couldn’t find it but next morning it was back the size of tip of ball point pin and still hurt. Still a lot smaller and much better but still there. I can’t use teas and herbal remedies forever because along with the good healing properties they also have bitter components that long term cause dryness or irritation.

November 28, 2022
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Yes I have 2 spots on either side of my groin that leak all the time. Just part of the fun!

November 28, 2022

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