I have a boil that keeps returning on my inner thigh. It does not look like it needs medical care but I am troubled that it has returned for the third time. It has drained each time and just keeps on coming back. I don't have Diabetes or High Blood Pressure so I don't know why it just won't heal. I am not on any kind of meds.Should I worry about staph infections. I have a cousin that just died from staph infection and I am getting a little worried.
2007-06-28 05:01:31 · 5 answers · asked by loveistobeloved 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You need to consult your doctor because it should not keep coming back and you could well need antibiotics after it has drained. Submerging in a hot bath and finding the head of the boil and using a sterilized needle to puncture it and drain the boil is best but then you need a course of antibiotics. It's not something you want to mess with. If you can't do it yourself get the doc to handle.
2007-06-28 06:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by sleepyhollow50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a cyst. These are fine but if bothersome or infected needs to be removed. I had one at the end of my spine. I waited too long and it got very bad. If it is on your thigh the removal will be very easy.
2007-06-28 13:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Carla B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it's reoccurring. it's too deep to heal properly. See a doctor. It needs to be attended to (drained) and then you'll probably require antibiotics.
2007-06-28 12:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetkat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dr has some pills that will cause that little pest to disappear. I was amazed at how quickly the meds worked.
2007-06-28 12:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with a Dr and when you have it then it will be easy for the Doc to swab it and check what really is.
2007-06-28 12:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by nena_en_austin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋