The apocrine gland is the medical term for the sweat gland. When the hair follicles and the sweat glands get blocked, it results in painful bumps on the skin. This bump or cyst can get infected by bacteria, which can spread to the nearby sweat glands and hair follicles. The armpits, groin, and the area under the breast are most prone.
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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 »
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 »
I have a painful bulge on my left leg below my knee. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a bulge on my left leg below my knee for the past five days. It is painful to touch but does not increase in size. What is the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have an infected furuncle. It is a painful, pus-filled bump that forms under your skin due to bacterial infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles. Do you have diabetes? I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines... Read Full »
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