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Underarm boil

2022-11-24 13:19:56
I have underarm boil from a month,this recurred after 4 months, it is not going away it is pus and little blood filled  and after pus cleared it is still not healing and underarm feel strech or tight sometime. I have not used any medication,applied soframycin cream since three days. Boil is at a place where it also gets irritation from clothes. Please suggest some medications to treat it.
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It's hidradenitis suppurativa... causing boil...will improve with medicine... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos

Answered2022-11-24 15:01:32

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Consult online for further treatment

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Take online consultation

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail

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Few more details are needed. Kindly consult online for further discussion and treatment

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That is because of breakage of hair from hair follicle leading to infection and inflammation. You need to share clear photo to get it confirmed. Also you need to give detail history for treatment. So consult online for the same.

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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 & guidance.

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