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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
boils
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 19, 2001 12:00AM
, Aug 19, 2001 12:00AM
Boils occur when bacteria move in to a pore or skin cyst. If hot compresses and neosporin or bacitracin ointment (both OTC)
don't help, you might have to see a doctor to have them lanced. But more likely than not, you wan't have to.
As to wehre the bacteria come from, that's tough to say. Poor hygience is usually NOT the reason.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
don't help, you might have to see a doctor to have them lanced. But more likely than not, you wan't have to.
As to wehre the bacteria come from, that's tough to say. Poor hygience is usually NOT the reason.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by spiritsong, Sep 20, 2001 12:00AM
I have had these genital "boils" off and on since my mid thirties. Stress/fatigue/hormone changes seem to trigger them. Nothing I tried was effective. Even oral antibiotics only cleared them for a short time...then...in desperation, I tried Benzagel..an acne medication containing Benzoyl Peroxide gel. It works like a charm! - especiallly if you start appying it at the first little itch or tingle that signals the start of one of thse boils. My doc ok'd this as safe to use in the pubic area (stay away from mucous membranes!). Caution though..this product will bleach underclothing and probably pubic hair to some degree.
