A member asked:

Is it truly possible for boils to reoccur for 7+ years? (cellulitis, inverted sweat glands, etc)?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Recurrent boils : Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition which can present as recurrent boils. (by inverted sweat glands you may mean acne inversa which is the same thing). Other causes are also possible. Consultation with a dermatologist and/or general surgeon is recommended.

Answered 8/4/2013

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Hidradenitis: This may due to a variety of underlying conditions with hidradenitis suppuritiva being high on my list. This may require medical or surgical treatment. See a dermatologist for an evaluation first.

Answered 12/10/2013

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