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Boils on underarms
I am mother 10months baby girl.my problem is I have repeatedly boils on underarms.is this dangerous??
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MAINTAIN HYGIENE, SAFE HAIRS, APPLY ALUMAFTER BATH.
TREATMENT
HOT FOMENTATION WITH BORIC POWDER TWO TIMES.
TAB AUGMENTINE DUO625 THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR 7 DAYS.
ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS.
MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 7 DAYS.
IF IT BURST OUT CLEAN IT WITH BETADINE SOLUTION.
THAN APPLY MUPIROCIN OINT2%
TWO TIMES.
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Its can be due to some Bacterial infection, or sweating...or using hear removal cream can cause skin irritation and boil
You need antibiotics treatment for it...and few other medications which will cure it
Consult for better and further treatment
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. Harichandana,
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Repeated boils in the underarms are usually due to:
✔ Recurrent bacterial infection (most common)
Often caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
✔ Excess sweating + friction
Very common in underarm area.
✔ Shaving / hair removal irritation
✔ Low immunity factors:
• Diabetes
• Anemia
• Post-pregnancy hormonal changes
• Stress and lack of sleep (common in mothers of young babies)
✔ Hidradenitis Suppurativa (if very frequent, painful, deep, leaving scars)
Most underarm boils are not dangerous, but if they are frequent, large, painful, or leave scars, they need proper evaluation.
Being a mother of a 10-month baby does not directly cause it, but:
• Hormonal shifts
• Sleep deprivation
• Nutritional deficiencies
can increase recurrence.
Next Steps
Please check:
• Fasting blood sugar (rule out diabetes)
• CBC (for anemia)
• If boils are very frequent → doctor may take pus swab for culture
For current boil:
• Do NOT squeeze it
• Warm compress 3–4 times daily
• Apply topical antibiotic (like mupirocin) if small
• If large, painful, or with fever → oral antibiotics may be required
If boils are coming every month, you may need:
• Short antibiotic course
• Blood sugar evaluation
• Possibly long-term management if hidradenitis is suspected
Seek urgent care if:
• Fever develops
• Redness spreads
• Severe pain
• Swelling in whole arm
Health Tips
• Keep underarm dry
• Avoid tight clothes
• Avoid shaving during active infection
• Use antibacterial soap (not harsh)
• Maintain good hydration
• Ensure adequate protein intake
• Correct Vitamin D / Iron deficiency if present
Repeated boils are common and treatable — but they should not keep recurring frequently.
If this is happening more than 2–3 times in a few months, I recommend a proper evaluation so we can identify the root cause and prevent recurrence. Please consider booking a consultation so we can assess your history in detail and guide long-term management properly.
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Repeated underarm boils are usually due to sweat gland or hair root infection. Not dangerous, but recurrence needs check.
Next Steps
Keep area clean and don’t squeeze. If frequent or very painful, please consult me for proper treatment.
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Dear Patient,
Repeated underarm boils are usually due to bacterial infection of hair follicles from sweating, friction, or blocked sweat glands. They are generally not dangerous but may recur if hygiene or underlying causes are not addressed.
What you should do
Keep the area clean and dry
Avoid tight clothing and friction
Use warm compress for relief
Check blood sugar if not done
Medicines
Topical antibiotic ointment like mupirocin
Oral antibiotics if boils are large or recurrent
consult me on practo if
Frequent, severe, or multiple boils
Fever, pus discharge, or poor healing
For further guidance and personalized treatment you may consult me on Practo anytime.
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Get sugar levels done and have a follow up
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Seems infection.
Use sterile, hands and razor for shaving underarms or use hair removal cream.
Take tab combiflam one every 8hours for 3 days, after meals, tab azithromycin 500mg one daily for 3 days.
Apply sumeg ointment over boils, 2 to 3 times daily.
Apply some hot compression.
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