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Furunculosis

Hair follicle infection primarily due to Staphylococcus aureus can result in pus-filled skin lesions termed furunculosis or boils. Obesity, weak immune system, existing skin condition, poor nutrition, etc., increases the risk of developing boils. These boils are painful and occur in friction-prone sweaty areas like armpits, buttock, groin, and neck. Antibiotic ointment, warm compress, and antibacterial soap are beneficial.

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What should I use to stop getting boils on stomach, thighs, and back permanently?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had boils or eruptions on my stomach, thighs, and back for the past one or two years. My local dermatologist had diagnosed this as furunculosis, and I completed several courses of antibiotics and two weeks of R-Cin course as well. However, once the treatment was discontinued, these...  Read Full »

Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, your photographs are not zoomed clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but whatever I made out, I go with furunculosis, and your clinical history and response also favor that. Furuncles are caused by the bacteria ...  Read Full »

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