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Recurrent boils during periods
Hello, I get boils on my buttocks each time I get my periods. It gets big, hard and painful. It comes to head sometimes but most of the times it slowly goes away. I have consulted many doctors, I have even got it tested in the lab, but to no avail. Antibiotics worked for sometime, but after I stop it starts again.
I m 42 years old female. Otherwise in good health. I have good diet, I exercise, my weight is normal and I am very hygienic.
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Greetings. This could be recurrent folliculitis / furunculosis.
Steps to follow:
1. See a qualified dermatologist near you
2. You may need us culture testing if there is pus / and a course of antibiotics
3. Decolonisation medications
4. get your blood sugars tested
Caution: Make sure you see a qualified MD / DNB/ DVD dermatologist for all your skin and hair issues. Donât be lured in by quacks. Know your treating doctor/ discourage quackery!Warm regards, Dr Govind Suresh Mittal. Bengaluru
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