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What Causes Recurring Boils In The Pubic Area?

Posted on Fri, 12 Jan 2018

Question: hi.. i have reoccurring boils that break out like sore in my pubic area this has been happening quite a fill now some times it seems like they are puss fill while other times they are hard under the skin

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us.

I am Dr. kakkar (Dermatologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have a bacterial skin colonization which is predisposing you to recurrent skin and soft tissue infection.
I suggest you to take a week or 10days of oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin+clavulanate Or Cephalexin, thrice daily.
Topically you may use an antibacterial cream e.g 2%mupirocin cream, twice daily.
Use an antibacterial soap for bath.
Oral and topical antibiotics are prescription medications and I suggest you to talk to your local practitioner regarding the same.

regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 minutes later)

are there any over the counter products that can be used in the mean time

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Over the counter (otc) antibiotic ointment

Detailed Answer:
hi.

you may use Triple antibiotic - Neosporin ointment, twice daily.it is available otc.

regards

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