Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Recurring Boils Underarms And In Groin Area When Bictrem Antibiotic Is Stopped. No Result On Testing The Fluid Discharge From The Boil. Advice
My name is Sahni and I am around 67. I get boils under the arms as well as in groins area. My doctor gives me BICTREM an antiboitc which I have taken 2 times 14 days each but as soon as I stop it within 5/6 days it again comes.
My Dr has tested the fluid which came out of the boil but finds nothing in it. Pl. advise.
My e-mai is YYYY@YYYY .
My Dr has tested the fluid which came out of the boil but finds nothing in it. Pl. advise.
My e-mai is YYYY@YYYY .
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
you might be suffering from recurrent folliculitis.
It is a bacterial infection.
Your doctor might have tested the fluid only to find out the organism.
It is important to do a culture and sensitivity test to know the sensitivity of organism.
Based on this a course of antibiotics can be given to you.
Apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
Hot fomentation is also good,
It helps in accumulation of pus, which can be drained later.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query,
you might be suffering from recurrent folliculitis.
It is a bacterial infection.
Your doctor might have tested the fluid only to find out the organism.
It is important to do a culture and sensitivity test to know the sensitivity of organism.
Based on this a course of antibiotics can be given to you.
Apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
Hot fomentation is also good,
It helps in accumulation of pus, which can be drained later.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this 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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Folliculitis
Loading Online Doctors....