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I am suffering from skin boils on my buttocks, should i go see a specialist or i can just go to my pcp?
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Boils: Hidradenitis suppurativa: this is a condition in which there are multiple abscesses that form under the armpits and often in the groin area. These areas are a result of local inflammation of the apocrine glands. This form of skin infection is difficult to treat with antibiotics alone but biologics are very effective. See your local dermatologist as there can be other causes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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See your PCP: Please go to see your pcp. If your doctor thinks you need to see a specialist, he/she can refer you.
Answered 9/8/2013
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