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A member asked:
I get these reoccurring boils and swollen lymph nodes in the sweaty areas of my body (butt crack, crotch, armpits). i've previously been prescribed bactrim to treat them, but they keep coming back. what should i do?
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Long-term antibiotic: Hidradenitis supprativa is a recurrent condition resulting from inflammation following the clogging of apocrine gland. Some patients require long-term antibiotic treatment. I would recommend to see a dermatologist.
Answered 11/8/2020
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