Question 1

what causes a boils between a baby's buttocks?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If away from the anus it is usually staph.When close to the anus it can be a mixture of germs.

Question 2

what are the causes of reoccuring pimples/boils on the buttocks?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococci: Are common causes of this, sometimes mrsa.

Question 3

i have a boil that is real big and has 2 red rings around it on my buttocks. whats the cause?

Accepted Answer

Carbuncle: It is a staph infection and needs to be lanced and drained. Go to the er.

Question 4

do i need to disinfect toilet seat after use if i have a boil/boils on buttocks? i know they can be caused by bacteria... how much should i worry about spreading germs to others?

Accepted Answer

: If it's a shared toilet in your household, it may not matter much. The bacteria causing your skin infection likely are all over the place, in dust etc; and the same ones often are on people's skin anyway, without symptoms. The risk to the next public toilet user probably also is low. It makes sense to wipe with disinfectant after use, but probably makes little real difference in risk to others.

Question 5

in the last 3 months i got 4 boils in different places. 2 on buttocks, 1 outer thigh, 1 under arm. should i be worried? stress levels were highest in a year in these months, could that be the reason? how do i stop recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Immunity/hygiene: You may be right that stress is contributing to changes in habits and also lowers immunity. Are you overweight? that too may contribute to lowered immunity including that of the skin. The way to reduce chances of recurrence is to probably in addition to good personal hygiene to use antiseptic soap that may cut down bacterial load on the skin. Improved nutrition and rest also boost immunity.

Question 6

i have eczema and recurrent boils. i have used macropen 500 3 times a day for 7 days then a week without, then back on for 10days and now 5 days off but i still have boils and new ones forming on scalp, body, buttocks and legs. how serious is this?

Accepted Answer

Worrisome: It is likely you are colonized by invasive staph germs that often take refuge in your nasal passages. The eczema makes you more prone to skin infection. The macropen is not what I consider adequate treatment for such a germ &amp; did not help here. This is likely to continue until you seek &amp; use an effective antibiotic. Daily baths with a cup of bleach in the water can reduce the skins germ load.

Question 7

how to sit when you have boil/s on your buttock? does sitting on it make it go deeper and cause complications sooner or later?

Accepted Answer

Boils: Painful sitting means you need to see your doctor.  He/she can lance the boils and also prevent further infection.  You may need to change your diet if these are frequent, w/the help of a nutritionist.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

causes of boil on the buttock?

Accepted Answer

: Depends. These often arise when germs enter the hair glands at their base and fester or germs planted from scratching. Those near the anus may arise from a fistula inside the large intestine.  Aggressive boils suggest you have a resident colony of staph in your nose.

Question 9

i have a pimple like thing on my buttock i researched it and it said it was a boil usually cause by mrsa are all boils cause by it?

Accepted Answer

No: Up to 75% of cases of boils involve infection with staph aureus, either methicillin-susceptible (mssa) or methicillin-resistant (mrsa). Other less commonly involved organisms include gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria, candida species, and pseudomonas species.

Question 10

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

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What causes a boils between a baby's buttocks?

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What are the causes of reoccuring pimples/boils on the buttocks?

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I have a boil that is real big and has 2 red rings around it on my buttocks. whats the cause?

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Do i need to disinfect toilet seat after use if i have a boil/boils on buttocks? i know they can be caused by bacteria... how much should i worry about spreading germs to others?

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In the last 3 months i got 4 boils in different places. 2 on buttocks, 1 outer thigh, 1 under arm. should i be worried? stress levels were highest in a year in these months, could that be the reason? how do i stop recurrence?

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I have eczema and recurrent boils. i have used macropen 500 3 times a day for 7 days then a week without, then back on for 10days and now 5 days off but i still have boils and new ones forming on scalp, body, buttocks and legs. how serious is this?

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How to sit when you have boil/s on your buttock? does sitting on it make it go deeper and cause complications sooner or later?

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Causes of boil on the buttock?

A member asked:

I have a pimple like thing on my buttock i researched it and it said it was a boil usually cause by mrsa are all boils cause by it?

A member asked:

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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