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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

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

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

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 have 3 boils and redness around jock area. It becomes bigger and erupts and leaves dark spot. Also while skin there is black so help me lighten it and remove boils

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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

My wife is suffering from painful boils regularly .is it common problem or sign of any further big problem.

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Your recurring boils on the labia are usually caused by blocked hair follicles or minor skin infections, so this is a common problem and not necessarily a sign of anything serious. Sweat, tight clothi ...  Read More

I got a painful boil on buttock which then drained pus and blood. It was almost finished healing but now two more boils have popped up on right buttock which are painful. Please advise medicines and care.

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I have boils on my lips and it is very painful.Please give medicine.It occurs from 2 days.It is very severe and painful.

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I noticed a long, flat boil/lump about 4 cm in size on my pubic area around 10 days ago. At the same time, I had lower abdominal pain on the same side for about 3 days, which resolved on its own. I used warm compresses for a few minutes over 2 days, after which the lump drained spontaneously and reduced significantly in size. It is now much smaller

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A boil that's already drained and is shrinking, with no redness, warmth, or fever, is usually healing on its own. The dark mark it left behind is common after a boil settles and it usually fades with ...  Read More

I noticed a long, flat boil/lump about 4 cm in size on my pubic area around 10 days ago. At the same time, I had lower abdominal pain on the same side for about 3 days, which resolved on its own. I used warm compresses for a few minutes over 2 days, after which the lump drained spontaneously and reduced significantly in size. It is now much smaller

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I feel it is always a good idea to get an opinion on such things. ...  Read More

My LDL is 143 ...yes I had a history of Poor Circulation in the legs due to PAD Now a days I am taking one boiled egg in morning And one in the evening . Is it fine ?

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Eggs on their own rarely make or break cholesterol, your overall diet pattern matters more. With your LDL raised and a PAD history, the right egg count is a call for the doctor managing your circulati ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have got a pimple like boil outside the vagina near the groin of the inner thigh. It's painful and hard and has swelling. No pus yet

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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 m getting pus boils on my right leg calf again and again n it is very painful what may be the reason

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Check your blood sugar fasting and hbA1 c.it can be due to staphylococcal infection ...  Read More

I keep getting these boils all over my stomach and surrounding areas but mostly on the stomach and I am so fed up. This aggravates during monsoons especially and leaves behind dark big marks. I have consulted a dermatologist previously for this who prescribed some meds but it only worked temporarily. Antibiotics dont really suit me much but I want

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Hello It may be bacterial infection or autoimmune disease Kindly consult online for further evaluation ...  Read More

Boil cyst type. Two images enclosed here. Looks white in colour Rubbery soft hollow formation Tender in touch with hard side skin For over last 2.5 years No Pain No Irritation It ison leg and buns joint sideways curvature. Age 55 years, Male Please diagnose and suggest what to do or take.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Hello, I have got a boil without pus near the vagina accompanied by itching. Could you please suggest the medication and its reason. THANKS

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Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing recurrent painful boils/nodules for the past 1–1.5 years. They mainly occur in my underarms, inner thighs (close to the groin), and the center of my chest. The lesions are extremely painful and sometimes interfere with my daily activities due to the severity of the pain. They usually heal with dark marks and scars but keep

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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

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

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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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

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