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I have been getting what my dr calls abscesses on my inner thigh or groin area for about a year now i have been on so much medication and it doesn't seem to help the dr cuts them open and it goes away but in a few days or weeks a new one comes up around t

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C infectious dz doc: You probably could benefit from seeing an infectious disease specialist to help you with a new treatment regimen. It is possible that you have "resistant organisms" and a new regimen maybe needed. Culturing and testing for sensitivity may help sort out what medicine is best for you. Consult id doc or your family doc for a referral. Good luck.

Answered 12/9/2013

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See a dermatologist: These abscesses might result from chronic inflammation of hair follicles or of the sweat glands in that area (this is called (hidradenitis). Many treatments can be helpful, including antibiotic lotions or chronic use of some oral antibiotics to decrease the bacteria, medications that decrease male hormone levels (for women), some acne meds, like acutane, or anti-inflammatory meds (steroids).

Answered 5/20/2015

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Hydradenitis: It sounds like you might have hydradenitis. This is a difficult problem to treat. Certain gels (like Clindamycin for those who are not allergic) are sometimes helpful at controlling flare-ups. Ultimately, this might necessitate surgical excision if the problem persists despite optimal medical treatment. You should consider seeking consultation with a general surgeon or plastic surgeon.

Answered 10/4/2016

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