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I have got cluster of boils under my arms since the last 4 days! Every day some will pop and again emerge! Its painful, please suggest what to do

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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 a boil on arms and the pus just won't stop coming out of it, should i apply anything, leave it open or cover it with a bandaid and wait for it to turn fine?

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis.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 been getting random boils in my under arms. I have shown the doctor and with the medicine given it was fine. But now again it is starting and recently have 2 new boils shown up.

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It must be recurrent folliculitis. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I got my body wax done on 27th May. Was having little backacne during mid June which I thought was bcz of wax maybe or just the hot weather. But it has now spread to my arms, stomach and some on my legs too. It is more like boils/blisters all over my back, arms and it has started to itch. Need immediate treatment for this and would like to know wh

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Kindly consult online with me for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My brother is suffering from boils for 2 -3 months. The boils are in underarms. I want to know whether a dermatologist will deal it or should I go to any general physical.

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Hi Thanks for your query. Show a Dermatologist. ...  Read More

Small small boils on complete arms after changing wedding bangles (Chura ).itching badly .small small red color foda are there.

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Hi You must have got allergic reaction over the area . You can apply Lactocalamine lotion . Please visit a dermatologist near you to make sure the area is not secondarily infected . ...  Read More

Hi, I am 30 yr old female. I'm getting heat boils on under arms often.. this time it's very painful. Which doctor should I consult for this?

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You can consult me online.Homoeopathy has complete solution for this. ...  Read More

As written above, I am still getting the boils in under arms. Please assist what needs to be done. I had taken medicine in Mumbai but recently shifted from there to Kolkata. There is an ointment I am applying named Fusiwal.

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Since you are having this recurrent skin boil condition. You should visit nearest dermatologist, get your thorough examination done if required investigations can be done. Till then keep area clean, d ...  Read More

Got boils on my back, upper arms which is painful and itching... tried using loose clothes and cooling powders and gel... please suggest something like cooling gel or other antibiotics

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You may be 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 no ...  Read More

Since last 4 days I got 3 boils on my under arm, it's growing in size day by day and it's extremely painful. Please see the attached picture.

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This is a common and very painful condition. Start with following medication. 1. Tab Amoxiclav 625 mg 1 Tab 2 times a day, 2. Tab Metron 400mg 1 tab 3 times a day, 3. Tab. Vizilac 1 cap daily, 4. Tab. ...  Read More

I have got a boil in my private part from the last three days and it is very much painful. I had applied soframycein on the same but it is not getting better. Kindly suggest medicine to cure the same

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Need to ask you more Questions to help you better and privide solution/ treatment for your problem. Whatapp 97166*331*29 for advice . ...  Read More

I have boils and their marks on my whole buttocks both side. They are black and won't went away easily. What treatments should i take so that all marks will gone and no more boils will come on my buttocks because these boils are very painful sometimes

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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

Heat boil on scrotum. How many days will it last and treatment also the reason for getting it ?is it a common infection ?

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Connect ...  Read More

What is the most effective treatment for a gum boil?

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Hii, You can consult me online for effective treatment regime ...  Read More

My wife is having itching on arms and rashes coming on Arm's and upper body .. no rashes on legges , please suggest 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

I have a boil on my labia for the past 4 months...there is no change in the size...there is no itching or irritation...even I have some tags near my vaginal opening...I want to ask if can i use Clingen forte for the treatment.

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please consult dermatologist ...  Read More

My daughter aged 11 years has thick hair growth on both arms. Kindly suggest if it will go off with age or needs any treatment right now or later.

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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 am facing issue with boils under armpit that is causing lot of pain. What cause such boils and help with treatment please.

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Take online consultation to discuss in detail ...  Read More

Severe pain from boils in genital Taken 4 cefixime, 4 septran and lots of pain killer but not getting relief. Plz suggest any good antiboitic.

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You seem to have Herpes or a bad bacterial skin infection..... consider meeting dermatologist The antibiotic you'll need cannot be prescribed on Q and A without checkup Contact a dermatologist onlin ...  Read More

Painful boil near the butt crack. It's a small lump as of now just developed yesterday but has grown today

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Sitz bath with magnesium sulphate Avoid all antibiotics...harmful ...  Read More

I get boils which is very painful near my hip area even after following a good hygiene it doesn't go away. I am currently taking amoxicillin 625 with ibuprofen for pain. What am I suppose to do so that it goes away as soon as possible?

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Treatment depends on the severity....Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing this boils.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do ...  Read More

Hello doctor i have been facing boils in my under arms from last 2-3 years ,i thought this is because of over heat issue , over the time I am suffering with my both under arms,from last 1 mnth these became very severe bleed and pus came out with bad smell .today am gng to meet dermatologist any suggestion before that

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It could be hidradenitis suppurative plz take consultantion and discuss about it in detail and take advice ...  Read More

My wife is getting red painful boils under arms. These are sudden occurrences in the oast 2-3 days. She is breastfeeding our 5 month old daughter. Similar in groin around vagina.

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Need proper examination And also detailed discussion ...  Read More

Helloo doctors my husband is suffering from prediabetic pains in arms and feet he feel like thrones are pricking in feet and arms he is in full diet exercise but troubling with pains he is non alcoholic is there any treatment for this if yes please any one reply me we will take appointment as early as possible.

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There is treatment. Please consult doctor. ...  Read More

Hi sir; I have boil on my buttock . As seen in the image. Please advice treatment as I am unable to go outside.

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Use T bact ointment twice daily ...  Read More

I am having boils on my innerside of my thigh. It is paining from 2 days . No pus or anything. May I know any treatment for it.

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It will require antibiotics and painkiller . Do hot water fomentation I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment ...  Read More

She has pigmentation marks on both the arms from the last 4 years. No itching. She is taking BP Medicine since last 5years. Please advise treatment.

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Please share photos via online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I am used to have more sweat in palms, foot and under arms since childhood(than regular person) .usually it is more in summer or when I feel tense. Now I m having bad smell in under arms. Is there any treatment for this? Even my kids also suffering from same problem of more sweat. What are causes for it?

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bromhidrosis causing sweating Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescri ...  Read More

Hello Doc, I've got boils on my both arm and wrists and it is itchy, not sure what this is, I did had it earlier but it was gone after a few days, is this something I need to be concerned about, please advise. Thank you.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this itchy blisters... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have boils on my back now it is burst but its mouth is open so how to close it And near it one more boil is also appeared how to stop boils

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Take medicines for 2 weeks ...  Read More

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