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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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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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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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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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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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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?

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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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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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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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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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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

My 7 weeks old is breast feeding for longer duration and frequently nursing. 6+ wet diapers daily and gaining weight. Why the time is so long and asking for milk frequently? This is exhausting. Is formula required?

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Mother should eat balanced diet including green leafy vegetables and fruits .for baby only demand feeding .only exclusive breast feeding ..just give 20minutes from each side then burp the baby .prolon ...  Read More

I have got a boil near anal opening, its not exactly connected to the opening but a bit far. It occasionally passes the pus, due to friction sometimes i see blood also. There is no fever but i do have long hours of seating in office. And this boil come and go, it will heal and then due to moisture and friction it will break out. Suggest what should

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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

Hi, I usually keep having boils in my thighs and yes I'm overweight but before you reply I'm not diabetic (recent last week test done) I wonder why they keep happening and currently I have too painful TWO BOILS which are making it difficult to even walk sit stand with legs closed and being a female it gets awkward and uncomfortable with a new marri

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I am having a red sore boil near clit area for past 1 week and having pain also in that cant touch it please help

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Kindly connect for detailed evaluation and management ...  Read More

I have been getting perineal boil left and right side since 10 years. I analyzed a pattern it is occuring only during ovulation every month. When I was on yaz in between these 10 years there was no perineal boil. If not it is coming back. Met so many doctors from different deparments no one solved this problem. When the boil comes it very painful

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 ...  Read More

I got a red pea size hard boil in my right armpit,n oticed it in last 4-5 days. Size has increased and It's attached to the skin. Painful to touch. 3/10. No history of boils in armpit.

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  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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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

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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

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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.

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

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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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• 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.

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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

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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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

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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?

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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??

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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

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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.

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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

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