Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Boil vs pimple. how do i know the difference? (groin area). when should i see a doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Does not matter: If infected needs medical attention. Leave diagnosis to physician. Treatment not that different.
Answered 5/6/2019
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My patner has pimple sizelike boil on the libia of her vagina and in the groin. It disappear at the application of clotrimazole cream only to reappear?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had an infected pimple which turned into a boil. My doctor prescribed topical & oral antibiotic. My main issue is that my face is slowlyswelling up.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Doctors, please I had protected sex & 2-3 weeks later after shaving, I notice itchy like pimples swellings in my armpit,groin & neck. is it swollen nodes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
1. From childhood, had sores in mouth, blisters in groin region, underams, and pimples.Doctors used to give b-complex, over years effectiveness went down. Recent thyroid tests didn't show any problem.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I've had a open pimple like sore on my butt cheek for months now, it started out as a boil - painful. It heals/opens - nervous to see the doc, help !
How good are blood tests for HSV 1 and 2? I have adult acne, folliculitis, sometimes skin boils, and I occasionally get pimples in my groin area and even on the shaft of my penis. I've had several negative blood tests for HSV 1 and 2. Concern?
Purple pimple in area of panty line/ pubic hair. Saw derm immed. He dx small furuncle. Rx'd Bactroban (mupirocin). Read boils in groin DANGEROUS. Scared! MRSA?
I have these big pimple/boil like things on my groin. I don't know how to get rid of them. Please help?
Hi Doc. I have a small pimple at the back of my lower arm. It's been a week, and I thought by now it would've been gone. I've tried doing a warm press on it, nothing is happening. It's swollen, so I dont understand if it's a boil or not. Pls help. Ta?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
