A member asked:

I have never had a boil before until last month on breast which required surgery now i have two more one under each armpit are they related ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Possibly: It is possible that they are caused by the same bacteria, usually staphylococcus.

Answered 1/6/2015

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Skin: colonized by staph. Use Hibiclens daily, if not Bactroban (mupirocin)

Answered 1/4/2015

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