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I have always had boils under my arms in between my legs and on my buttocks they usually just heal but now they have gotten worse and painful help pl?

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Hidradenitis?: Should see your doc regarding treatment for this. May need topical or systemic antibiotics in addition to a general program of support, diet, wt loss, education, smoking cessation, etc.

Answered 2/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have always had boils under my arms in between my legs and on my buttocks they usually just heal but now they have gotten worse and painful help pl?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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