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boils???

Has anyone else got them while pregnant I've had about 4 of them already while pregnant I only got it once when I wasn't pregnant it hurts so bad i have one on each side of the inside of my thighs.  I stay clean I take a shower every night anyone know I would keep getting them?  
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Boils are SUPER contagious. If you touch it and dont wash your hands they will spread to other parts of your body and keep popping up. Put a hot wash cloth on them for 10 min then put anti bacterial cream. Like neosporin on them. To keep them from spreading you can put a bandaid but they do need to be aired out too. Make sure to wash your hands after and do not touch them at all costs. Do this 3x a day. I would put band aids on after your night routine so they don't spread, but during the day leave them uncovered. I don't think they have to do with your pregnancy, its a bacterial infection.  
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If your legs rub together when you walk that is what is causing them. When you have moisture and the skin rubs together. Try placing a bandaid in one or both. That will help with the irritation that causes a lot of the pain. Thats what I always do.
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You could always ask for medicine if you keep getting them that bad. It could be a huge help!
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I usley just wait it out till it pops and one it does pop I apply some pressure so all the puss comes out.  I never had them this bad before.
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You could always put some alcohol on them. That might help it pop. Or a warm wash cloth. Don't try to pop it unless you can tell its ready, or you will irritate it and end up with a huge scar. Trust me, I did that a lot and now I have scars under my arms and between my legs from them.
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I get them often as well.
I have learned to walk around in my undies at home as much as possible. They need the fresh air! Also, use lotion or baby oil after you shave down there.
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It feels like I have two that's became one whole broil I been taking warm bath so I think it's going to pop by morning it hurts so bad I can't even walk anymore.  
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I've had them my whole life, they definitely suck. Unfortunately the only thing that ever helped me was going to the doctor and getting medicine for it. But since I'm pregnant, I'm no longer able to take it. So I get them a lot, even had one pop up on my face!
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