They come up sometimes in groups and are very painful. Some never really seem to go away and I have severe scarring. Should I see a Dr about this? If so, any idea on what they will do.
2007-11-17 18:53:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Sounds like you have something called Hidradenits Supprativa. It is reoccuring boils .. sometimes that never pop. They can get hard and VERY painful.
There is a MSN support group.
here is a link for some info :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradenitis
and I have some helpful hints on decresasing pain and discomfort... I am open for chat if you have questions!
2007-11-19 05:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by SerbY G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have the plague and probably don't have herpes. These boils are simply a collection of white blood cells that clog up a pore and cause a sometimes painful abscess.
The boils can be caused by different factors; the most common being ingrown hairs or a plugged sweat gland which can be caused by wearing synthetic underwear or clothes that are too tight. Boils are also a sign of a weakened immune system or a bacterial infection so you might see them occur more frequently when you are ill.
Wash your groin area with an antibacterial soap for the prevention of a future breakout. If the problem gets worse, definitely see a doctor for some antibiotics.
2007-11-18 00:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jude 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Also called: Acne inverse, Suppurative hidradenitis
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic disease of a type of sweat gland. It can occur in one or multiple areas of your body. HS usually develops in your armpits, groin and anal area. It causes long-term skin inflammation and can be painful.
Symptoms include
Blackheads and red, tender bumps, called abscesses. The abscesses get bigger, break open and leak pus
Tunnels that form under the skin between abscesses
Scarring
if it is hs there is no cure go to your gp
2007-11-18 22:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by kas2007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, see a doctor. The doctor can lance the boils for you so they won't be so painful. I'm not sure about long-term treatment but I hope they can offer you something. I'm really sorry you're in pain.
2007-11-17 18:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are boils, then you have a staff infection. That is what causes a boil. You should definitely see a doctor. If a staff infection is left untreated, you can have a lot of bad complications.
2007-11-17 18:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Máire Siobhán 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are they ingrown hairs. Please tell a dr. or seek medical attention if they have puss. Have you heard of that staff infection that is going around that's incurable?Please see a dr right away if you have any questions... theres actually a number of things that could cause this. Shaving, ant bites, heat rash, spiders, but only a Doc can tell for sure.
2007-11-17 19:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is an STD a possibility? It sounds like it could be HPV...the virus that causes genital warts. For SURE see a doctor about this. They can only check for HPV when there is an outbreak. I think they just work it in as part of your pap smear.
2007-11-17 18:58:36 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It may need lancing, BOIL EASE will errupt it but it may take a couple days
2016-03-14 16:19:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think you are masturbating too much or sweating too much or rubbing the groin area too much with your finger to remove dirt LOL stop fiddling
2007-11-17 19:41:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
AHhhhhhhhhhhh!! you hav the BLACK PLAGUE everybody who has been in contact of you will die!! OMG. Ha jus kiddin, but it sounds like the plague, thats serious stuff u better go quick to check it out. doesnt sound good.
2007-11-17 19:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by greyewolfe 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋