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What Causes Boils In The Groin?

I am prone to boils in my groin and I have a pea size knot between my tear duct and nose. Before this flared up there was a little white hard dot there that I assumed was a calcium deposit. I know it s not a stye but I can t figure out what it is. I ve done heat compresses and I am on doxycycline yet after 4 days I have yet to see a difference. Should I be worried? And what do you think it is?
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

I don't know if for sure this is a boil or a swollen lymph node in response to a wound or infection that you have on the lower limbs. If you have no wound, then this is most likely a boil.

You seem to have pyoderma in groin area. It is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococci.

You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and investigations. Antibiotics like cefixime and antiinflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen may be taken for 1 to 2 weeks.

Immunoboosters may be taken to improve immunity. Hygiene should be improved to prevent relapse. Dettol bath may be taken to improve hygiene. I think you might get good result.
Thank you.
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What Causes Boils In The Groin?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, I don t know if for sure this is a boil or a swollen lymph node in response to a wound or infection that you have on the lower limbs. If you have no wound, then this is most likely a boil. You seem to have pyoderma in groin area. It is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococci. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and investigations. Antibiotics like cefixime and antiinflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen may be taken for 1 to 2 weeks. Immunoboosters may be taken to improve immunity. Hygiene should be improved to prevent relapse. Dettol bath may be taken to improve hygiene. I think you might get good result. Thank you.