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Red colored boils on skin (stomach and back area) with pain in movement. First boil was 2 days back and now boils are growing in number causing pain

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Hi how you doing ??? It's better we meet at the clinic let me have a look at the skin properly and then we can plan the treatment!! We have 2 branches one is in ajmera and it's the largest one in PCM ...  Read More

I am 20 years old. For some days there's a growth of boils on my skin. There's a hole like inside those boils. It quite looks like a ring. Presently there is boils on the skin around general area and on the skin near underarm areas. And it's etching all the time. What are the possible causes behind it? How to cure it?

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U need antibiotics.. do send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have skin boils in continuity of 10 days ....I want to know the reason why the skin boils occur..tell me the reason of the occurring of skin boils .

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Skin boils are due to superficial infection of skin.Infections may occur whenever the immunity is low or in case of trauma etc. There are various organism which may cause it. It needs to be evaluated ...  Read More

What are the common causes of a gum boil in adults?

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Gum boils, also known as parulis or abscesses, are localized infections in the gum tissue. Common causes of gum boils in adults include: 1. **Bacterial Infection**: Often due to poor oral hygiene, le ...  Read More

There is skin boil at the buttocks and it is causing too much pain. Can sporidex 500 mg can be used to cure the boil. Thanks in advance.

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You should not self treat without prescription specially with antibiotics. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have lot if boils in my skin and the worst part is the marks that the boils leave when they diminish. I look dull, with irregular skin, especially in my face. I need to first Stop the boils, then I need to get rid of the marks .

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You may be getting 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

Can boil cause d dimer high Kindly tell me my d dimer is 570 and Covid is also positive and I have an heat boil on my leg

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No ...  Read More

Hi I'm facing boils skin problem. This is been coming on and off around six months at different locations. This boils skin are not pus type, they come and cause me pain for 1week and then go off. What medication I have to use. I'm from Hyderabad gachibowli area.

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You are suffering from bacterial infection causing boils.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct ...  Read More

Skin is irritating when boils are spoiled. Itching is here when boils are forming. Some advise required for me.

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Use Doxy tablet once daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information a ...  Read More

I have been having some boils on my scrotum skin, which causes irritation. They dont have any cyst. There is no pain in balls and urination. Its just on the outer skin of scrotum

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They need to examined . For the time being you can apply a some good antibiotics cream and if it responds to that and is reducing , u continue it for few more days . Even after 2/3 days if it's not im ...  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

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

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

What is the roor causes of forming skin tags and what medical test is needed to assess the root cause that i will do.

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have attached the photo of my 1.5-year-old baby boy’s skin condition. He has been having boils on his body (face, hands, feet, and on head) for the past 23 days. They are very itchy, and he scratches a lot, which makes him irritable. There is no fever. Some boils look like small raised bumps. Could you please check the photo a

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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

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

Having multiple skin boils particularly in back for last 10 days which reduces with medication and new ones develops

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there are many causes of multiple boils need proper history and clear photos for further management ...  Read More

There is a boil on thighs . What should i do? There are few small dark patches also on skin in different areas

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Hello there, u can use antibiotic like fusidic acid cream or mupirocin ointment along with if there are multiple u can have systemic antibiotic also ; however why is it occurring , proper history need ...  Read More

Hello Doc, Please look into attached photos. She is suffering some kind of skin issue. She just got a fever today. Having pain in this. Please advice. Regards,

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You have to consult near by pediatrician , need to examine this. ...  Read More

Hello doctor I'm getting boils in ear frequently, some boils are very painful, my head pains because of that boil, please tell me what is causing it, this first time I'm getting it very frequently

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Need to examine various differential include different disease ...  Read More

My doctor has prescribed me to use tretenoin once every night, and today I experience that a little bit of my skin is peeing. Is this good or bad?

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It's common But need to share photos for better assessment and treatment ...  Read More

I frequently get those boils on my lower abdomen,near private part and near my side of thigh i am attaching th pic pls have a look and tell me the reason behind it and pls give me some permanent remedy Thanks

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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation ...  Read More

A boil or skin infection, particularly one that has pus and is painful i did wax after tht only it happen

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Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I have a big boil below the underarms , just next to the chest. It's painful and I have this from 1 week

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Boil can be treated easily. If not addressed it can form an abscess and then you will require surgery. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Due to this summer season, my skin has become oily and was causing slight acne I used neutrogena acne oil free facewash ( twice) Once at 9pm and the other time on next morning around 8.30am I saw some small boils on my skin yesterday and after that I switched to my previous cleaner, Cetaphil Now, my skin is little swollen.

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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

In previous years iam suffered from mental problem and sleep problems . My muscle mass was decreased belly fat increased and now iam suffering from itching skin and something was moving skin while I get itching i scrach there and it becomes red in colour no hives was forming what I want to do?

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Consultant psychologist ...  Read More

Hi suddenly i started getting boils. The first 2 didnt have much soreness and were disintegrated into skin but this 3rd one has pus and lot of pain that i cant straighten my leg. Now i see another small bump on the same leg but different location. Why is this happening?

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

Hii yesterday I feel some boil nod tips on throws when I pressed now I pain but it's not inside skin I can feel bump on skin upload pic also

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Hello, Is there any history of insect bite recently? Do you have acne over the face? Might look like an acne type of boil over the region of your beard. Do not press on it to burst open the boil. ...  Read More

Hii feeling boil type in my throat yesterday I scratched now paining. When I stretch my neck skin that time I feel. Shared screenshot black spot

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

Any antibiotic tablet for small boin or abscess on my skin. It's too painful and I have fever from last night. Any doctor suggestion?

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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation ...  Read More

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