A member asked:

I get boils on my skin almost everywhere. i've been told its a gland disorder with no real treatment, is this true?

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Boils: Hidradenitis suppurativa os the gland related disorder that can give u boils in your armpit. Surgical options can be available however boils occurring elsewhere like your back, legs, areas where hair follicles are less can be due to reccurent staph infection. Your nose may carry it.

Answered 2/10/2017

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