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Furuncle

A furuncle, otherwise called a boil, is caused by a bacterial infection affecting the hair follicles. It appears as red raised bumps on the inflamed skin. When it ruptures, it produces pus. It commonly affects the head, neck, and thigh regions. Warm compresses help to drain furuncle.

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How to manage the reddish lump present on the bottom of my butt cheek?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a reddish lump on the bottom of my buttcheek and top of my right thigh. It is causing a lot of problems. I cannot walk or sit properly without hurting it, and when pressure is applied on them, it hurts with extreme pain. It remains the size of a golf ball and grows daily on walking...  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like a furuncle, which is a type of cutaneous bacterial infection of hair follicles in which there is a formation of erythematous and painful lump formation. The lump is usually filled with pus, or there can be pus discharge. As yo...  Read Full »

I have boil under my left armpit. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have had a boil under my left armpit since yesterday morning or so. It is reddish and painful, and occasionally I may have felt an itch. I have had these before. I just assumed that they were due to excessive sweating, and would just periodically wash with soap water and these would t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like a furuncle (infected hair follicle). You will have to take antibiotics preferably Amoxicillin Clavulanate (Augmentin 625) and that will solve the issue. For more inf...  Read Full »

The middle part of my penis is swollen, painful and a little reddish. What could it be?

Query: Hi,There is some furuncle or insect bite in the middle part of my penis. I used Quadriderm, but it is not getting better. It is painful, not itchy, and a little reddish in the swollen part.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any redness with pain should be a sign of inflammation. The reason for that has to be worked out. If you do not have any drug allergies, then a course of antibiotics like capsule Augmentin 625 mg two times a day for five days will do. In addition, you can have paracetam...  Read Full »

I am worried as I have got something like a furuncle or an insect bite on the middle part of my penis around 30 hours ago. Please suggest something to treat it.

Query: Hello doctor, I have gotten a furuncle or an insect bite in the middle part of my penis, it has been 30 hours since I have got it. I used Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate, and Clioquinol combination cream to treat it but it was of no use. Kindly suggest something to treat it. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Firstly, I would suggest you stop using a combination cream of Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate, and Clioquinol. It is a combination that is not right for your condition. You may replace it with Mupirocin ointment....  Read Full »

How is furuncle on the penis treated?

Query: Hi, I have a problem. I am a 24 year old caucasian male. Past history: 1 and a half years ago a boil - carbuncle formed on my penis, popped after 4 days. I used Framykoin for a week and it went away. A month later molluscum contagosium formed right above penis, stayed like that for 2 weeks, then doc...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Coming to the differential diagnosis and treatment: Chances of it being furuncle is less as it is a progressive condition and would have certainly popped out by pressing. Carbuncle is the collection of furuncle, so chances of it again is very less. Since you have a...  Read Full »

Could the swollen pimple near my eye be due to a staphylococcal infection?

Query: Hello doctor, A year ago I had a pimple close to my eye area and it ended up becoming swollen and feverish to the point my eye was sealed shut. My doctor put me on antibiotics. Now I am having the same problem but in my chin area. I have this little hole that is purple looking with puss-like matter...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history and images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) are more in favor of furuncle or infected acne. This is probably because of bacterial infection. As it is located over d face, it is advisable to treat it with a course of oral antibiotics...  Read Full »

How are two painful pimple-like structures on my penis treated?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. I masturbated twice a day for the past three days. But I have stopped doing it now because I got two pimple-like structures on my penis. The first one is present on the right side and another one is below the shaft near the joining point of the penis and scrotum. One o...  Read Full »


Dr. Alexander Davis

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You seem to have furuncles and it has to be removed by a physician. Please get an appointment soon and remove it. You have furuncles due to shaving of the intimate area. Please do not do it. You can shorten the hair by using a safe electric hair trimmer. Do not use a shaver...  Read Full »

I have a strange rash on my back. Please have a look at the photos.

Query: Hello doctor, I found a strange rash on my back. I have photos. I discovered this on my back two nights ago in the mirror when I lay down on this spot and felt uncomfortable so I checked.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it associated with discharge (blood or pus)? Is it painful/tender? Is the surrounding area warm to touch? Any history of recent outing? Do you have this single lesion or multiple?   Read Full »

I am experiencing a large, soft, squishy pimple-like protrusion on my buttocks. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a large, soft squishy boil or huge pimple-like protrusion on my buttocks. Though it comes and goes, it gets extremely big. The center is light, while the edges are red. The center is soft and spongy, while the sides are stiff. What might it be, and how should I respond? Please ...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You appear to have furunculosis or folliculitis. Boils (furuncles) are a profound bacterial infection of the hair follicles. The reason for the recurrence is Staphylo...  Read Full »

Why do I have multiple boils, lumps, and pus-filled sores in my armpits, groin, and other regions?

Query: Hello doctor, I have boils, reddish pus-filled sores, and lumps under both my armpits, eyes, groin region, and other parts of the body. What to do? Please suggest treatment.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and understood your concern. It seems you have a recurrent boil problem. Boils (also called furuncles) are deep bacterial infections of hair follicles. The cause of recurrence is Staphylococcus aureus bacteria which is most commonly carried in the...  Read Full »

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