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Suggest Treatment For Boils On The Body While Having Type 2 Diabetes
I have what look like boils or abscess, differ in size but become very tender and red, fluid can be felt under the skin, they generally stretch the sin and burst on their own but generally mainly blood which is dark red but then as it leaks more it becomes a brighter red, rarely pus. I have diabetes 2 which may have a baring, they usually go on there own but I have quite a few around the pubs bone that have burst but don t go away.
Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Hello,
Boils in the genital area (pubic area) may be due to folliculitis. Most of the time, no treatment is needed but in some cases, local antibiotic ointment may be tried 3 times a day. Try to not press or pop the boils as this may cause the infection to spread. You also need to make sure your sugar levels are well controlled as diabetes may adversely affect the immune system and response to infection.
If you do not notice any improvement in a week or you notice any worsening, please see your doctor.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Boils in the genital area (pubic area) may be due to folliculitis. Most of the time, no treatment is needed but in some cases, local antibiotic ointment may be tried 3 times a day. Try to not press or pop the boils as this may cause the infection to spread. You also need to make sure your sugar levels are well controlled as diabetes may adversely affect the immune system and response to infection.
If you do not notice any improvement in a week or you notice any worsening, please see your doctor.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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