Suggest Remedy For Heat Boils On Body

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

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Question : I have been getting some heat boils in my body especially in under arms. what should be the best remedy for that and why do I frequently get these kinda boils.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Can you please send me a picture so that I can advise you better.
Keep the affected area dry and wear sleeveless or cotton based top till then.
Waiting for your response.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (33 minutes later)

here you go

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, sorry for the delay in response as I got struck in an emergency.
This is the inflammation of sweat gland most likely which is common in hot and humid climates and in patients with oily skin.
Just apply T-bact ointment twice a day and take a painkiller like Lyser-D (diclofenac and serratiopeptidase combination) twice a day along.
Painkiller intake will reduce inflammation also and help in early recovery.
This is the treatment but to avoid it in future
- apply talcom powder in that area daily
- avoid deodorant till it heals
- avoid humid climates
- wear cotton based clothes as far as possible
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (16 minutes later)

is there no permanent cure for this? this kinda boils are coming often. I thought its because of the heat in the body.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Precautions are the only cure

Detailed Answer:
Not really but definitely these are more common in hot climates and in people who sweat a lot.
Simple local hygiene will help a lot.
Talcum powder application in a generous amount and avoiding tight and synthetic clothes for long periods of time.
Also increase your water intake to more than at least 2 litres a day.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (3 hours later)

thank you

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj