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I have a boil on the crease of my leg on the
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I have a boil on the crease of my leg on the inside. It started there 2 years ago and comes and goes. Now it is there all the time and seems to be getting larger. Can you help me?

 

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Female, Age: 37, Oklahoma

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anti bacterial creme. warm compresses. constant cleansing

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May 21 9:51 AM (13 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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Hi, Imto , If this boil has persisted for this long time ( 2 years ) , it is extremely necessary that you consult a doctor immediately .

You could have a Disorder that makes you more susceptible to have a long term or persistent infection like an Immune Deficiency Disorder ( in this condition the Immune System that defends and combats infections is not working properly ) or Diabetes ( an hormonal disorder in which there is an Insulin Hormone Deficiency or an Insulin Hormone Resistance) .

Your doctor will need to rule out these possibilities to give you the appropriate treatment .

Your doctor will also prescribe the adequate antibiotics to combat and cure this infection.

You will need taking oral antibiotics ( by mouth ) .

In the meantime , apply warm water pads over the area affected to relieve your symptoms .

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Edited by DR. GERMAN on May 21 2008 at 9:53 AM
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