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What Causes Recurring Purplish Boil On Upper Thigh?

I have had a boil well several on my upper theighs for a couple months that keep going away and coming back and now I have one that is not going away it is the size of a ping pong ball and I went and saw my doctor and immediatly he cowerd and said it s just a boil give it a week or two and it will go away well 3 weeks later it is now red and purple I would like to know since I do have the proper equipment would it be safe to pop it myself since my doctor won t help me?
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring purplish boil on upper thigh which occurs due to hair follicle infection and bacterial infection which is leading to folliculitis. It could be due to fungal infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash these areas daily with lukewarm water and body wash containing salicylic acid twice a day and apply cream containing azelaic acid which is good for boil. You should maintain complete hygiene of that area. You should not touch or prick these areas. Apply topical antibacterial ointment. Take diet rich in multivitamins. If condition doesn't get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline, and steroid ointment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring Purplish Boil On Upper Thigh?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring purplish boil on upper thigh which occurs due to hair follicle infection and bacterial infection which is leading to folliculitis. It could be due to fungal infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash these areas daily with lukewarm water and body wash containing salicylic acid twice a day and apply cream containing azelaic acid which is good for boil. You should maintain complete hygiene of that area. You should not touch or prick these areas. Apply topical antibacterial ointment. Take diet rich in multivitamins. If condition doesn t get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocycline, and steroid ointment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari