Suggest Remedies For Recurring Boils In Groin Area And Below Armpits

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016

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Question : I keep getting Boils on my Groin area and below my arm-pits. I had consulted a physician and he has recommended an Anti-bacterial cream T-Bact which I apply on these boils.
Although the cream works and the boils go away, but I keep getting them back.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Add oral antibiotics and antibacterial soap

Detailed Answer:
hello.thank you for writing to us

i am dr.kakkar(dermatologist).

In addition to T bact cream I would also suggest a week's course of an oral antibiotic e.g Augmentin 625mg, 3x daily.
You may use an antibacterial soap for bath e.g Soapex soap.
I would also suggest test for blood sugar levels.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng