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Staph Infection

2022-10-03 09:33:43
Had multiple boils recurrent for last 8 months in groin and armpits. No antibiotics worked. Been told it is antibiotic resistant staph infection. Is there any hopeful line of treatment ? I am not diabetic.
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Answered2022-10-03 13:06:26

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It's a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa , it occurs near hair follicles where there are sweat glands, usually around the groin, bottom, breasts and armpits.It is not boil ,it gets frequently infected resulting in painful swelling and discharge
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Antibiotics alone are not effective. you have to consult with the dermatologist to plan for it's treatment depending on it's stage treatment includes with medicine ,harmonal ,with laser and lastly surgery

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Hello welcome First of all,it is not boils It is hydranitis suppurativa ,a kind of apocrine gland infection Needs special treatment
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You can investigate first regarding antibiotic sensitivity so that you can use appropriate antibiotic After the test report comes kindly consult on practo for further advice
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culture sensitivity test can be done

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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