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What Do You Guys Do For Boils In The Armpit? Do You Guys Use Any Deodorant?

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Croswell, MI
January 4
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Don't use it anymore. Generally use Clindamycin lotion instead.

January 4
A myHSteam Member

I don’t anymore. Open wounds and don’t want to clog them. You can do natural salt iodine deodorants but I think will sting

January 4
A myHSteam Member

Thank you so much!

January 4
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Hey @A myHSteam Member - Here's an article I found on deodorant and hs. Let me know if it's helpful and if you have any remaining questions! https://www.myhsteam.com/resources/picking-a-de...

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