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Why do i have boils on my back ? i have had then for over 10 years. i am a 24 year old male
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24 YEAR OLD ACNE: Could be your diet. Stop nuts and peanut butter. Stop chocolate; cut down on dairy products. Wash with neutrogena acne wash and apply a bpo (benzoyl peroxide) cream or lotion -- something like clearasil -- on the affected areas at night. If it persists, see a dermatologist who may prescribe an oral antibiotic for you.
Answered 1/14/2019
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Cystic acne: You most likely have cystic acne. The best treatment for your skin condition is accutane.
Answered 1/28/2012
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Staph infection: It could be from clogged pores, like pimples. But recurrent boils on the back can be sometimes due to infection from a special type of bacteria, called staph. Sometimes antibiotics are needed. May want to talk with your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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