Question 1

i have rrecurent boils in my vulvar area. how do i take care of them, and stop them from happening?

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Boils: Please start with a clinic visit to a primary doctor. If things go OK that is fine. If not you will be sent to a specialist. Hope all goes well.

Question 2

what causes boils at the groin area?

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Boils: Boils are usually caused by staph bacteria.  The bacteria often like warm, moist areas.  Sometimes boils need to be lanced and/or treated with antibiotics to clear them.  Using an antibacterial soap or wash may prove helpful for future eruptions.

Question 3

what causes boils on the thigh area?

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Friction: Mechanical friction resulting in irritation is usually part of the problem. Close surveillance is necessary in order to prevent them from forming deep abscesses.

Question 4

what causes boils in the vaginal area?

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This could be due to: A bacterial infection. I would recommend prompt medical evaluation.

Question 5

why do i keep getting boils in the bikini area?

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Infection, hidraaden: This can represent a bacterial, yeast or fungal infection which needs to be treated. You also need to be evaluated for underlying problem such as diabetes or  hypothyroidism. It could laso represent inflammation of the apocrine glands called hidraadenitis suppuritiva. This is best evalauated and treated by a primary care physician or dermatologist in person.

Question 6

boil like swelling on the pubic area. what does this mean?

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Medical Consult: You may need to see a doctor to get the boil treated.  It is likely you may need antibiotics and possibly incision and drainage of the pus.  In the meantime warm compresses, hot shower the area may allow the boil to open on its on.

Question 7

m gttng boils neat my vaginal area...can u tell me y it is cmng?

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Many reasons: Sebaceous cysts, hydradenitis suppurtiva, infected hair follicles, shaving, or something worse.  Needs to be seen by a gyn.

Question 8

i always have boils at my pantyliner area on both sides every month?

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Allergy: This could be an allergic dermatitis, basically your skin is allergic to something (chemical) in the pantyliners.  I would discontinue use of the pantyliners and use 100% cotton underwear.  You could also try to find a hypo-allergenic brand of panty liner (there are typically a lot of additive chemicals in pantyliners).  Good luck!

Question 9

where do boils come from and how can prevent it from coming back? i get a lot on my butt area

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BOILS: A boil a skin infection that usually starts in a hair follicle or in an oil gland.  It 's usually due to a staphylococcus (staph) germ. You will probably need an antibiotic. Do you have diabetes? See your doctor. Soon.

Question 10

i've got 2 boils write next to eachother on my pelvic area never had em before kinda scared imma guy?

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Location,sex active?: "boils" can be due to localized infection of skin, ingrown hair, pus pocket (abscess), , may actually be enlarged lymph nodes due to infection, lymphoma (cancer of lymph nodes), inflammation, can be a manifestation of sexually transmitted diseases like chancroid, lgv, syphilis, etc.. Get checked out, even if not sexually active.

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I have rrecurent boils in my vulvar area. how do i take care of them, and stop them from happening?

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What causes boils at the groin area?

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What causes boils on the thigh area?

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What causes boils in the vaginal area?

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Why do i keep getting boils in the bikini area?

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Boil like swelling on the pubic area. what does this mean?

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M gttng boils neat my vaginal area...can u tell me y it is cmng?

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I always have boils at my pantyliner area on both sides every month?

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Where do boils come from and how can prevent it from coming back? i get a lot on my butt area

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I've got 2 boils write next to eachother on my pelvic area never had em before kinda scared imma guy?

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