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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

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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

Please suggest me a pain relief oilment for boil on skin Its very painful in the middle of left buttocks.

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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

Boiling tea fell on my 13 months old ,We are taking every day to doctor an now it's been 12 days the wound looks like this , doctor said this is 1st degree burn ,i really want to know when his skin will blends with his old skin ,pls tell me , attaching some pictures here , thank you

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this looks like a superficial (1st-degree or superficial partial) scald burn, which usually heals well in children. The skin usually starts blending with normal skin over 4–8 weeks. In some chil ...  Read More

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