HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Hard Sore Red Lump Thing, Pimple Down Below, Sore To Walk And Sit Down With It. Is It A Boil?

hey, I am a 17 year old girl and I've noticed a hard sore red lump thing like a big pimple down below.. I think its a boil but I'm not too sure and I am too embarrassed to go to my doctor about it. Its really sore and its sore to walk and sit down with it, is it a boil? or is it something more serious? what are the home remedies to healing it? PLEASE HELP!! I've had enough of this pain :(
Sat, 20 Apr 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
Seems like you have developed Folliculitis over the groin region
Now firstly i would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible...Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area....Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease the amount of sweating..
Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily...
If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers..In that case, i would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment

Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Sore throat


Loading Online Doctors....
Hard Sore Red Lump Thing, Pimple Down Below, Sore To Walk And Sit Down With It. Is It A Boil?

hi Seems like you have developed Folliculitis over the groin region Now firstly i would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible...Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area....Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease the amount of sweating.. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily... If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers..In that case, i would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul