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Question: Should I put antibiotic ointment on a boil?

Question: Should I put antibiotic ointment on a boil? Boils are painful skin infections caused by bacterial growth. While it may be tempting to apply antibiotic ointment to a boil, it is generally not recommended. Antibiotic ointments are designed to treat bacterial infections, but boils are caused by a specific type of bacteria known as[…]