A member asked:

Hi i am a 19 year old female and i keep get these boils in my inner thigh/groin area. everytime one goes away another comes up. should i be worried?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Hidradenitis?: There are two main possibilities. You might be colonized with bacteria causing recurrent infections, usually staph or strep, in which case prolonged antibiotic treatment might put a stop to it. Or maybe hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect the armpits as well as groin. See your doctor, who might refer you to a dermatologist for expert advice. Good luck!

Answered 5/2/2020

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