boils

[tallboy9]

i have a boil locatedfight above my genital area and i would like to know if there  are any effective home remedys and if not can you suggesta cheap over the counter solution

[mommy3030]

hi,i was needin advice...after i had sex w/my husband da next da wen i went to pee it burned.ive had urin infections b4 n gone to da doc wen i could afford it.ok lke da few days i went n used it again it burned...dat nite i looked at my pee hole n it looked irritated.i daped it w/tissue n der was a slite bit of blood.i think i got a lil fever but i took motrin n tyle pms for dat nite.i felt better except for peein it still hurt also in my stomach.nw it dnt burn dat much but its still kinda irritated.nw another thang is dat ive also had boils is it possible dat i can get 1 down der.i dnt knw wat dis can b can it b contagous.please i need to knw wat should i do...i dnt hve very much money to go c a doctor.

[Dr J Singh]

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.
Please keep the area clean and apply some warm compresses and  topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics and incision and drainage may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.