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A member asked:
I occasionally get what appears to be boils on my inner thighs, lower stomach or pubic area. they sometimes become large and painful. what are they?
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Sounds like: Folliculitis, or infection of hair follicles. These usually get better, but sometimes you need antibiotics. If it is severe and recurrent, it could be hidradenitis, a condition that might require surgery. Also get tested for systemic disorder such as diabetes. Time to see a doctor.
Answered 12/15/2020
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