Boils, Dermatology FAQ

Hard lumps in the armpit: furuncles and carbuncles? Previously, I had a hard lump under my armpit that resembled a pimple and would drain pus. After it did not resolve after half a month, I went to see a doctor. The doctor said it was nothing serious, and the diagnosis on the pre...

At the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it is common to develop boils? Hello Dr. Lee: I often develop boils at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and this has been happening for three consecutive years. They occur on my feet and buttocks, starting as red ras...

Recurrent folliculitis Hello, Doctor. I developed a boil on my lower back at the end of October last year, which became severe enough to require surgery for drainage due to cellulitis. After the surgery, during the dressing changes, it was found that there was still too much pus,...

Boil issues I am very prone to developing boils, approximately every one to two months. They are usually located on my thighs, and sometimes near my buttocks, which makes sitting uncomfortable. I’m not sure when this started, but it has been a few years, and it really bothers me....

Skin issues - Furuncle Hello, Doctor. I am 30 years old and would like to ask you: 1. In recent months, I have been experiencing recurrent furuncles (I have previously sought medical treatment and received both oral and topical medications). The main areas affected are the lower ...

The furuncle keeps recurring? Dear Doctor: Over the past month, I developed a painful boil on my lower back. I consulted a doctor and received topical ointment and antibiotics, which I took continuously for a month. The boil on my back has resolved, but now I've developed bo...

Skin issues, acne problems? Hello, doctor. There is a hard lump about 2 centimeters long located subcutaneously at the center of my chest. The skin surface is slightly raised, but there is no redness or swelling. It was painful for the first two days after it appeared, and now it...

Folliculitis, furuncle Hello Dr. Wu: Five days ago, I developed a boil on my buttocks. I have seen a doctor, and there is also some superficial bacterial folliculitis around it. I am currently taking antibiotics and applying topical medication. The boil is approximately the size ...

There are pustules under the breast? Hello, I have developed a pustule on the edge of my bra under my breast, which is dark blue in color. While showering, the pustule burst and bled significantly. After drying it, I noticed a hole in the skin of my breast, surrounded by bruising...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please If I have a boil under my armpit, will ignoring it lead to kidney inflammation?

Regarding the medication for furuncles? Hello Doctor: Recently, I developed a boil. Since I discovered it while traveling, I visited two clinics. The first clinic's doctor told me that the medication he prescribed is special, and I should inform the next doctor to prescribe ...

Red, swollen, itchy bumps? Doctor, I noticed a swollen area on my thigh that resembles an insect bite and is somewhat itchy. The surrounding area is quite red (not circular) and there is no pus. At that moment, I applied some clotrimazole cream, which reduced the redness, but lef...

I am not sure if it is folliculitis? A week ago, I noticed a small raised bump on the waistband area of my pants, similar to a mosquito bite, which itched. After scratching it continuously for about 4 to 5 days, the surface began to turn black, and there is now a swelling underne...

Pimples in the genital area? Hello doctor, about 5 days ago I noticed two pimple-like bumps in my genital area. They hurt when touched, I can't squeeze anything out of them, and they cause pain when I walk. I would like to know if this could be folliculitis? I bought a topic...

Is the localized hair loss caused by furuncles due to follicular destruction permanent? Recently, I have a small cyst on my scalp that feels like a boil. It doesn't hurt when touched, and the swelling is not uniform (it's not just a simple central protrusion). It doesn&...

Axillary lump There is a hard lump under my right armpit that initially resembled a pimple or a small cyst. I could squeeze it, but I didn't, and it has grown larger, now about the size of a ten-cent coin. It hasn't increased in size recently, but it feels connected to ...

Is there a boil on the toe? Hello doctor, I have a bump next to my toe that is painful. Could it be a boil? I have had this before, and I don't want to puncture it; it eventually hardens and peels off on its own. However, it keeps recurring in the same spot, approximately ev...

Skin How can one improve frequent skin boils or folliculitis?

Care for Furuncles Hello Doctor: My husband has developed a large, red, and swollen boil near his knee. Since he is allergic to Western medicine, he cannot take medication. Besides keeping it clean, how should we care for the boil? If we need to see a doctor, should we go to a de...

The condition has been recurring for a year? Hello, I started experiencing boils for the first time in July 2008, and they have been recurring until now, August 2009. On average, I develop 1-2 boils each month, with varying locations each time, including my knees, thighs, scalp, ...