A member asked:

I have recurrent tonsil stones (have had since childhood) & now boils on my legs. could these be related? i use antibacterial soap for boils but they leave and come back

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Likely not: Recurrent boils are more likely a reflection of an invasive staph that resides quietly in your nasal cavities & spreads to your skin surface when you scratch. Triple antibiotic 2X/d at the front of your nose may stop this as may 1 cup of bleach in bathwater daily for a week. Some may require oral antibiotics to end nasal carriage of staph.

Answered 4/19/2020

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