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Underarm boil
I have underarm boil from a month,this recurred after 4 months, it is not going away it is pus and little blood filled and after pus cleared it is still not healing and underarm feel strech or tight sometime.
I have not used any medication,applied soframycin cream since three days.
Boil is at a place where it also gets irritation from clothes.
Please suggest some medications to treat it.
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It's hidradenitis suppurativa... causing boil...will improve with medicine... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos
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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 & guidance.
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Dr. Nandhini Palani
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Take online consultation
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Monisha Devi
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Tirupur
Few more details are needed. Kindly consult online for further discussion and treatment
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Dr. Vidhi S Chandibhamar
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
That is because of breakage of hair from hair follicle leading to infection and inflammation. You need to share clear photo to get it confirmed. Also you need to give detail history for treatment. So consult online for the same.
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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