Doctor. Iam 25 year old male suffering from recurring Boils every 3-4 months and usually go away in a week s time with 3day course of cefixime. I was a heavy drinker 5-6 years ago I casually drink now. I got tested for diabetes and it s negative,i am usually very aware of hygiene. This whole thing started 2 years ago. I sumtimes get it the eyelid and other times on my tummy and abdomen. And they are always single boils. They start like a sting as if something bit me and develop in day s time. I initially used antibiotics but I have shifted to homeopathy fearing that repeated use of antibiotics may cause antibiotic resistance.