Question 1

how do people get boils?

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Infected follicles: Usually boils develop when an overgrowth of bacteria cause a pus filled lump --- the best treatment is to open and drain the boil.

Question 2

what causes me to get boils?

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More info needed: Where are you getting the boils, all over or in specific areas of your body.Let us know for a more definitive answer.

Question 3

what could cause people to get boils?

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Boils: Boils are usually caused by a bacteria called staph. Can be contagious.

Question 4

why do my fiance get boils on his behind frequently?

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See a dermatologist: This kind of problem is common, usually a varient of acne. A small dose of daily Minocycline orally + topical benzoyl peroxide may clear it. Expect to continue treatment for about a year.

Question 5

what do you suggest if i used to get boils all the time?

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Still a problem?: If so, medical assessment can help to determine the cause. At that point, a plan can be developed to help prevent this in the future.

Question 6

i get boils all over what could this be a result of and how can i treat it?

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Staph aureus: These are usually staphylococcal and if so will require drainage of existing ones, course of antibiotics appropriate to the sensitivity of the organism isolated, and possibly attempts to change your nasal and skin colonization by these bacteria.  See a doctor and get this evaluated and treated.  Good luck.

Question 7

i constantly get boils in all different arears on me. i  had msra  before,  can this   be  the same?

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Recurrent Boils: It is not uncommon to get recurrent boils. One can be colonized with bacteria that causes boils or have immune problems that lead to recurrent boils. A dermatologist, primary care doctor, or infectious disease specialist should be able to help.

Hidradenitis suppurativa, an inflammatory condition affecting the armpits and groin, can often be misdiagnosed as boils.

Question 8

why do i get boils on my vagina?

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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.

Question 9

can vaginas get boils?

Accepted Answer

Same as: A "boil" is an infected skin gland.  There are various types of glands in and around the vagina. Any of them could become infected and would be a "boil"  although there would be other medical designations for the lesion.

Question 10

is it possible for you to get boils from having hpylori?

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No: H. Pylori does not cause boils.

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