What Causes Boils On Nipple And Thighs?

Posted on Tue, 27 May 2014

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Question : Male 40 years old, inflammation underneath the right nipple.
Have had similar on my (inner) thighs quite a few times before, but goes away on its own and sometimes becomes pussy.
This one, I felt developing over the last 3 days, now all of the areola is in pain.
Have had the same thing a few weeks ago, not that painful though and it went away within a few days.

HWat is it? and how can I ease the pain, and how can I take precaution for the future?

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
get your sugar levels checked

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

It looks like you are having repeated boils or furuncles. Its infection of the hair follicle.

And for the one at your areola, i would suggest that you take a course of antibiotics like amoxycilline and painkiller for the pain and inflammation, but for the prescription, you need to see a local doctor.

Also it will be advisible to get your sugar levels checked as these can happen in impaired glucose metabolism also.

Hope i have been helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Deepika Patil

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