Boil on Scrotum Wall!

I have a boil on the scrotum wall...it got punctured with medications..blood and pus came out..i cleaned it..but it has surfaced again..Similarly...2 pimple like things have come on either sides of my inner thigh respectively.HELP!!How do i get them off.I consulted my GP...im on anti biotics..But the boil on the scrotum is irritating..will it go without surgery?How long apprx

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. Bacterial skin infections can be spread by shared cosmetics or washcloths, close human contact, or by contact with pus from a boil or carbuncle. So you are having these boils on your thigh. Apply warm compresses on the boil and keep the area clean. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. Keep on taking the antibiotics that your doctor has prescribed for you, but if the symptoms are severe then incision and drainage may be required.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.