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What Causes Boils In The Inner Thighs And Below The Armpit?
I get boils in my inner thighs and below armpit I went to the doc who gave me anti biopics for two months and am half way through it and as usual b4 my period is due one has popped up in my inner thigh and it s very painful, he told what it was but I ve 4got as it was a long name, also b4 I was put on the antibiotics I had a blood test for diabetics but came back clear I m overweight and am trying to watch what I eat xx
Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be recurrent folliculitis episodes. Sugar tests for done to assess for any signs of immunosuppressive states as in such cases lesions recur quite frequently.
During acute attack oral as well as topical antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful however to avoid recurrent attacks skin hygiene should be ensured.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Boils In The Inner Thighs And Below The Armpit?
Hi, Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be recurrent folliculitis episodes. Sugar tests for done to assess for any signs of immunosuppressive states as in such cases lesions recur quite frequently. During acute attack oral as well as topical antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful however to avoid recurrent attacks skin hygiene should be ensured. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician