Question 1

get boils on buttock,breast,thighs,hips, lower stomach,past 10 years.told doc.very pain,many scars,dark spots from them.causes? told doc,nothing said.

Accepted Answer

If you haven't: been evaluated by a dermatologist for these lesions - would encourage that. Take care.

Question 2

i get excessive and recurrent boils on my breasts and it's unsightly and embarrassing. what is this and what can i do for it? please help :(

Accepted Answer

RECURRENT BOILS: FOR RECURRENT BOILS, I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST.
DO YOU HAVE DIABETES?
ARE YOU IN GOOD HEALTH OTHERWISE?
ONLY A PHYSICIAN, WHEN HE OR SHE SEES THESE, AND OBTAINS A GOOD HISTORY FROM YOU, WHAT MEDICATIONS YOU TAKE, ETC., WILL ONE KNOW.
SEE ONE SOON.
BEST LUCK!

Question 3

how to distinguish infected hair follicle/sweat gland/lymphnode? i have a painful small lump under my arm and its palpable. i sometimes get them around my periods. on bc. get boils. period ended a little over a week ago. what is it?no lump in breast

Accepted Answer

An exam: with your doctor, is really the best course of action.  If this becomes recurrent , treatment exists as well.

Question 4

i get boils under my breast , underarms and underwear line and also on my leg by my underwear line.what is it?what do i do to get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis?: It sounds like you might have hidradenitis suppurativa, which is a condition where sweat glands become chronically infected, forming boils or abscesses. It commonly occurs in the armpits and groin but can happen in other places also. You need to see a doctor for this. Treatment can include chronic antibiotics and sometimes even surgery.

Question 5

hi, i have 2 boils(?) on my breasts and one on my stomach.  after a while they have turned black, why is this?h

Accepted Answer

Dark pigmentatioon: After any inflamation your body usually has hyperpigmentatin. Once your infection is completely cleraed try applying vitamin E locally.

Question 6

after i had a breast exam and they determined it was benign i began getting boils on the same breast is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Staph?: It is possible that at some point you were in contact with staph. Be checked by your doctor and treat as advised. All the best.

Question 7

i have boils on my breast and stomach area and when i bust them it leaves a small pin hole. do i need to worry?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: Boils are not normal to have. They are bacterial infections. A primary care doctor or a dermatologist can check to see if antibiotic treatment and testing of the boils are needed. If the "boils" are just acne, then there is less urgency to the symptoms; but if they are bigger than acne or more frequent than acne, antibiotic treatment will likely be needed.

Question 8

lately, i'm developing boils on the inside of my upper arms and on the sides of my breasts.  what's causing this?

Accepted Answer

Boils: are caused by an infection that occurs in the hair follicles. The best way to get rid of boils is an antibacterial soap which will get rid of all the bacteria. If the condition still persist after 7 days visit your physician for the evaluation.

Question 9

i have some boils on my breasts is it safe to breastfeed or can it resolved via otc or a dr. visit...? not sure if it's staph but is on arms and legs.

Accepted Answer

BREAST BOILS: BEST TO SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST SOON.
ESPECIALLY IF ITS ON YOUR ARMS AND LEGS.
DO IT SOON!

Question 10

why do i get boils on my vagina?

Accepted Answer

Boil: There are lot of glands in vaginal skin and so its easy for them to get blocked and turn into boils . If having recurrent boil then it might be worthwhile getting swabs done and seeing doctor , also excluding diabetes.

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Get boils on buttock,breast,thighs,hips, lower stomach,past 10 years.told doc.very pain,many scars,dark spots from them.causes? told doc,nothing said.

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I get excessive and recurrent boils on my breasts and it's unsightly and embarrassing. what is this and what can i do for it? please help :(

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How to distinguish infected hair follicle/sweat gland/lymphnode? i have a painful small lump under my arm and its palpable. i sometimes get them around my periods. on bc. get boils. period ended a little over a week ago. what is it?no lump in breast

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I get boils under my breast , underarms and underwear line and also on my leg by my underwear line.what is it?what do i do to get rid of them?

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Hi, i have 2 boils(?) on my breasts and one on my stomach. after a while they have turned black, why is this?h

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After i had a breast exam and they determined it was benign i began getting boils on the same breast is that normal?

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I have boils on my breast and stomach area and when i bust them it leaves a small pin hole. do i need to worry?

A member asked:

Lately, i'm developing boils on the inside of my upper arms and on the sides of my breasts. what's causing this?

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I have some boils on my breasts is it safe to breastfeed or can it resolved via otc or a dr. visit...? not sure if it's staph but is on arms and legs.

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Why do i get boils on my vagina?

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