How Long Do Boils Last- 5413 Questions Answered

Suffering from boil sometimes on back , around abdomen , sometimes on shoulder So painful , can't sleep properly . suffering from this problem for half a year.

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Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

It can be treated easily. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Have a persistent boil near ankle which does not seem to go away for last 6-9 months drys up and sometimes swells. Attached picture. Can you advise if this is a serious issue.

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Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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This is not a boil. It's some apendageal or vascular growth. It should be excised. Please visit me for treatment. ... Read More

I am getting small dark boils it looks dry.they are not painful but they have come in four places in my body.the thing which worries me is it has been there for about almost a month and they are not going.is it a serious issue and should I take any treatment.

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Dr. Swadesh Kumar GoyalGeneral Physician | Rourkela

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Warm water compresses and local anti septic cream,to b applied,twice daily.If not fully cured,then u should opt for a course of Antibiotics.It is not serious. ... Read More

It's been more than 3 years when I felt for the first time that are some boils on my testes.. but I ignored then thinking it would be because of hairs detached from there due to itching, but now it's been more than 3 years now and they never went back and are still there rather than that they have grown in size and number basically from o

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Dr. HarshaGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hi there...I can understand your concern. From your description it looks like you could be suffering from steatocystoma multiplex. These are just calcified sebaceous cyst. They usually won't harm you. ... Read More

I am having numerous boils on scalp. When on medication, the boils disappears and immediately after stopping the medicine, these appear all over scalp. What is the permanent solution to this. I have seen too many dermatologist with regards to this problem but of no use. Please suggest me the solution to this.

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Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

This is called recurrent Folliculitis. There is a regimen that I use for this. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

I have been getting boils under my arm for like two years. Sometimes they hurt and sometimes its just there. If the boil no longer hurst could it be something else?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Prashik MeshramGeneral Physician | Ujjain

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Hi Boils is a sign of infection,which can be treated by antibiotics. Please see a general physician or you can consult me directly via practo for further management. In case of further doubts please f ... Read More

Boils from shoulder to back with no pain and no pus. From long time. Even my brother also has same type of boil. Please help

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Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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You are suffering from what Dermatologist call tropical acne. In this condition, pimples erupt on the back and shoulder area which then subside after few days with pigmentation. The treatment is not v ... Read More

What is the reason for boil in our body I'm getting boils all over my body It takes bit longer to heal

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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It's multiple folliculitis.... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

How long does it typically take for a gum boil to heal?

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Dr. Pratiksha PandeyDentist | Lucknow

It heals better if you take a treatment for it. Otherwise there are chances that you might loose a tooth related to a gum boil. It's the infection that destroys the bone surrounding your tooth and res ... Read More

I am facing boils problem in my legs from last one year. One boil is going to well then other boil problem I am facing.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from bacterial infection causing boil.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct ... Read More

I have got a boil on my left side of suctom, no pain, but it is getting bigger. Pl suggest me remedial measures I have to take. I have not taken any medicine.

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Dr. Gaurav DwivediUrologist | Jabalpur

Consult for discussion and treatment ... Read More

I am having a boil in the anus area along with bleeding since the past few weeks. There is a lot of pain whole using the toilet and also there is some bleeding while using the toilet. What is it likely? Is it something serious? How to get rid of it? I have attached pictures so please check and let me know what it is and how to get rid of it

Asked for Male, 18 Years 63 Views v

Dr Raghuveer SNGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

Painful swelling/boil near the anus with bleeding during stools may be due to a fissure, infected hemorrhoid or a perianal abscess. Since pain and bleeding are present for weeks, proper examination is ... Read More

Boil in neck earlier it was small now it has become little big and slightly painful and warm what to do next

Asked for Male, 31 Years 19 Views v

Dr. Shree Vaishnavi ChoudharyEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Jaipur

Do not self medicate Get ENT Consultation for proper diagnosis ... Read More

I have developed this boil in neck area earlier it was tiny now it has become bigger what could it be anything serious please share your valuable suggestions.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Shoubhick BiswasDermatologist | Kolkata

Physically consult a dermatologist to differentiate between sebaceous cyst vs Lymph node,doesn’t look like a boil ... Read More

I have developed this boil in neck area earlier it was tiny now it has become bigger what could it be anything serious please share your valuable suggestions.

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I have boils created from small pimple from last week and it's discharging some liquid but not getting reduced. It's little painful and swollen more often. Any oinment will work on this. Please suggest. I age attached for reference

Asked for Male, 33 Years 36 Views v

Dr. VishavjotDermatologist | Mohali

Hello Only the ointment won’t help You need oral medicines also for that proper evaluation is required Till then apply fusidic acid cream ... Read More

I get frequent boils in underarm and inner thigh. What is the best medicine to cure it and prevent it

Asked for Male, 41 Years 63 Views v

Dr. AmandeepDermatologist | Khanna

Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

Myself 36 , single I have been doing masturbation from very long time sometimes once a day ,twice a day...etc From past 3-4 yrs I have been noticing a strange correlation between acne/boils and masturbation... Whenever I do masturbation i get this boils sometimes on face, near ears,neck side,underarms sometimes near pubic areas... I have consulted

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Asked for Male, 63 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Vaishali Singh GodwalCosmetologist | Noida

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• There is no direct scientific link between masturbation and acne/boils • Your symptoms suggest recurrent folliculitis / furunculosis (bacterial infection of hair follicles), not typical acne • The p ... Read More

I got a boil which had been itchy for past two days.Will it becomes cyst or fade away.Can I apply any ointments since I am a breastfeeding mother.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 41 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am on antidepressants from 5 years and in starting..I was not diagnosed properly which led me to severe problem now.. currently..using so many antidepressants like clomipramine, fluoxetine, bupropion, propranolol and AGA medicine like finasteride, minoxidil and Follihair (AM/PM) tablet from 2 months.. prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil

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Asked for Male, 19 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Shailaja BandlaPsychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

Hello doctor I'm getting boils in inner thigh which is filed with little red pus and blood, after bursting the boil jelly like blood comes out, this boil is painful until bursted, please tell me what is it I'm feeling scared

Asked for Male, 23 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Palak DeshmukhDermatologist | Pune

It maybe bacterial infection or viral rash Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ... Read More

I am having a pimple like boil in my penis area since today morning. There is no intense pain but there is slight pain and discomfort when touched What is it? How to get rid of it? Is it something serious? Would it go away on its own?

Asked for Male, 18 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Praveen RodriguesDermatologist | Bangalore

Hi there... I just received this Query in my 📥 The pic is clear and it looks like some sort of Folliculitis with a pustule if we go with your history of it being seen or present only this mo ... Read More

I am mother 10months baby girl.my problem is I have repeatedly boils on underarms.is this dangerous??

Asked for Female, 33 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I got a boil on upper lip area after threading it does not have pus but it's tiny and red. I have tried cold compress for 2 days

Asked for Female, 28 Years 65 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

She has a boil under her foot. Could someone help me with this.As there is no specialists near me hence asking here.

Asked for Male, 2 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Anil TomarVeterinarian | New Delhi

A boil under a dog’s foot (paw pad or between toes) is pretty common and usually painful, so gentle but timely care matters Common causes Bacterial infection (often from a small cut or thorn) In ... Read More

Facing some itching and boils near lips. Looks like fungal infection. Please suggest what should be done.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 36 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Doctor, I am having a small boil on the tip of my nostril from the past few days which is painfull. Which ointment can I apply to clear infection and relieve pain. Pls help.

Asked for Male, 48 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Doctor, I am having a small boil on the tip of my nostril from the past few days which is painfull. Can I apply Mupirocin 2 percent ointment to clear infection and relieve pain. Pls help

Asked for Male, 48 Years 40 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have attached image .I got this boil on bump.i m taking augmentin 650.its paining alot.kindly help me with line of treatment

Asked for Female, 38 Years 50 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I want to know approximately how long I may need braces. Please find my teeth photos attached. I only want a general idea of minimum time and type of braces. And cost Thank you.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Sharwari PawaleDental Surgeon | Pune

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Hello Approx 1-1.5years time may need for braces treatment. You can go with both aligners or traditional braces ... Read More

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How long do boils last

Suffering from boil sometimes on back , around abdomen , sometimes on shoulder So painful , can't sleep properly . suffering from this problem for half a year.

Have a persistent boil near ankle which does not seem to go away for last 6-9 months drys up and sometimes swells. Attached picture. Can you advise if this is a serious issue.

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I am getting small dark boils it looks dry.they are not painful but they have come in four places in my body.the thing which worries me is it has been there for about almost a month and they are not going.is it a serious issue and should I take any treatment.

I have been getting boils under my arm for like two years. Sometimes they hurt and sometimes its just there. If the boil no longer hurst could it be something else?

Boils from shoulder to back with no pain and no pus. From long time. Even my brother also has same type of boil. Please help

What is the reason for boil in our body I'm getting boils all over my body It takes bit longer to heal

How long does it typically take for a gum boil to heal?

I am facing boils problem in my legs from last one year. One boil is going to well then other boil problem I am facing.

I have got a boil on my left side of suctom, no pain, but it is getting bigger. Pl suggest me remedial measures I have to take. I have not taken any medicine.

Boil in neck earlier it was small now it has become little big and slightly painful and warm what to do next

I have developed this boil in neck area earlier it was tiny now it has become bigger what could it be anything serious please share your valuable suggestions.

I have developed this boil in neck area earlier it was tiny now it has become bigger what could it be anything serious please share your valuable suggestions.

I have boils created from small pimple from last week and it's discharging some liquid but not getting reduced. It's little painful and swollen more often. Any oinment will work on this. Please suggest. I age attached for reference

I get frequent boils in underarm and inner thigh. What is the best medicine to cure it and prevent it

I got a boil which had been itchy for past two days.Will it becomes cyst or fade away.Can I apply any ointments since I am a breastfeeding mother.

Hello doctor I'm getting boils in inner thigh which is filed with little red pus and blood, after bursting the boil jelly like blood comes out, this boil is painful until bursted, please tell me what is it I'm feeling scared

I am having a pimple like boil in my penis area since today morning. There is no intense pain but there is slight pain and discomfort when touched What is it? How to get rid of it? Is it something serious? Would it go away on its own?

I am mother 10months baby girl.my problem is I have repeatedly boils on underarms.is this dangerous??

I got a boil on upper lip area after threading it does not have pus but it's tiny and red. I have tried cold compress for 2 days

She has a boil under her foot. Could someone help me with this.As there is no specialists near me hence asking here.

Facing some itching and boils near lips. Looks like fungal infection. Please suggest what should be done.

Doctor, I am having a small boil on the tip of my nostril from the past few days which is painfull. Which ointment can I apply to clear infection and relieve pain. Pls help.

Doctor, I am having a small boil on the tip of my nostril from the past few days which is painfull. Can I apply Mupirocin 2 percent ointment to clear infection and relieve pain. Pls help

I have attached image .I got this boil on bump.i m taking augmentin 650.its paining alot.kindly help me with line of treatment

Hello Doctor, I want to know approximately how long I may need braces. Please find my teeth photos attached. I only want a general idea of minimum time and type of braces. And cost Thank you.

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