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Multiple Vaginal Boils after Waxing

by KayF, Oct 31, 2007 01:02AM
About three months ago, I decided to obtain a Brazilian Bikini Wax.  All was well the first two weeks, but then I begin to see hair pumps.  A lot.  By the way, I am African American.  Anyway, the hair bumps turned into one big boil on the upper pubic area.  I immediately went to the doctor.  I was told that I probably received a bacteria infection from the wax and was prescribed some sort of antibiotic. But a couple days later I was in so much pain, I went back to the doctor.  I was told to stop taking the medicine and was prescribed another 7 day antibiotic and told not to get waxed ever again. (Sorry, but I can't remember the name of the first two prescriptions) I sat in warm water, used warm towels, and then I used baking soda on the boil and this really worked quickly to bring the boil to a head.  It drained.  The experience was just horrible.  The boil was huge and drained a lot for about a week.  I had this boil for about a month. All was well until about four weeks later when another boil serviced.  I went back to the doctor and was prescribed Tetracycline.  I was also told that I now had three vaginal warts in the area which were removed. (FYI- About ten years ago, I had two vaginal warts and they were removed.  I never had another problem with hem until now. For years, my paps would come back irregular, but for the past two, they have been normal).  My doctor also had me tested for diabetes. While taking the tetracycline last week, the second much smaller boil began to go away, but never drained, just went down.  I can still see it at the bottom left vaginal opening.  But, its going away, so I was happy, until earlier this week when ANOTHER boil surfaced , now between my buttocks. I went to the doctor again.  This time, I am freaking out.  I ask to see all of my test results, I ask if I have herpes, I'm crying, and having a fit!  They did not care. I was told that all of my tests were negative.  I don't have diabetes and my pap was regular and that because of this, I was not tested for HPV.  I was told that boils are normal and I should not worry about it, just sit in warm water and let it drain. No big deal.  I have never had a boil, let alone one on my vagina.  So, receiving three so close together is very worrisome.  I read on this site to clean the area with Hibiclens, and use Bacitraycin.  I purchased both today.  But I am still very scared.  Do you know what this problem can be caused from?  What type of test should I ask for?  Should I ask to take the medicine again?  I'm so worried.  Does this have anything to do with the waxing?  Please help me.  Thank you for your advice in advance
Member Comments (6)

by osiris1111, Nov 05, 2007 02:28PM
sounds ilike the baking soda worked.how did you apply it.

by osiris1111, Nov 05, 2007 02:28PM
sounds ilike the baking soda worked.how did you apply it.

by osiris1111, Nov 05, 2007 02:28PM
sounds ilike the baking soda worked.how did you apply it.

by Tee322, Jan 01, 2008 07:12PM
To: KayF
I also get boils down there and on other parts of my body.  I use Tea Tree Oil when I can it helps.  This stops the boils from getting so big.  I also have a slow thyroid.  Watch what you eat.

Good luck

by mflorida, Jan 04, 2008 04:55PM
To: Kay F
How are you doing now? How did you apply the baking soda?  I have recently got one as well with no idea what is going on. My doctor spent about 45 seconds in the exam room with me so I am not happy.....

by yame, Nov 05, 2009 07:59PM
To: KayF
I know I'm a little late. But I get thse boils; Multiple at a time. Most recently they went from a bunch of little pimples to a bunch of boils. (I think from shaving) The pimples were very painful. They are drying up now but very ugly to see the skin peel around it. I have been to multiple dr.'s but have yet to find effective treatment or a diagnosis. One dermatologist poked a hole in it to drain and that one has never come back but now it seems I have a permanent hole there. But I have been on the treatment of Hibiclins and antbiotics but nothing seems to CURE this horrible maddness. Very embarassing and frustrating. I hope I don't have to live with this for the rest of my life. I have been getting them since before I was sexually active so I know it's not herpes. I wish someone could figure this mess out.
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