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|February 2020
Surgeon and lecturer Dr. Sarah Rayne weigh in on recurring abscesses and how to deal with tick bites.
I have a history of abscesses in my groin, pubic and armpit area. I have drained them several times in the past few months, but they keep coming back. They tend to heal on their own; only three have ever required medical intervention. Do I need to see a dermatologist?
A: Unfortunately, it sounds as if you suffer from a condition called
This story is from the February 2020 edition of Fairlady.
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