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Irritating Under Arms After Shaving, Boils. Diagnosed As Staph Aureus Infection, Taking Antibiotics, Recurring. Treatment?

Hi,i'm 30 years old,186 cm tall,87 Kg,last november i shaved under my arms and then it started to get irritated,i got some boils and i went to the doctor to operate them,the doctor took a sample and he sent it to the lab,the result was showing staph aureus infection,i took 3 kinds of antibiotics,it works for few weeks and then it reappears again,do you recommend laser operation to heal from this problem or any other treatment?
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Hello,

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to Healthcare Magic.

I can understand your concern for the recurrent boils at underarm area.

This is a common condition arising due to more of moistness and sweating at he underarm area. The hair growth at this area makes the condition worsened. There fore it is common to find skin infections in form of boils at this area and then further aggravation of the condition.
Laser hair reduction is a good method to reduce the problem. As I discussed above hair growth makes the condition worsened so reduction of hair is one of the good method.
Other than this you can do following:
-Maintain a good hygiene by reducing the sweating at he area.
- You can wear cotton clothes and cotton undergarments to be changed two time a day.
-You can use a antiperspirant powder locally 2-3 times per day.
-Take bath for two times or if not possible then can wash the area two times.
-Finally you try to avoid hot and humid climate to reduce the sweating and further aggravation of the related factors.
Don't try to take antibiotics regularly as it can cause antibiotic resistance.

Hope these informations will help.

"With good health wishes"

Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STDs)
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Irritating Under Arms After Shaving, Boils. Diagnosed As Staph Aureus Infection, Taking Antibiotics, Recurring. Treatment?

Hello, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern for the recurrent boils at underarm area. This is a common condition arising due to more of moistness and sweating at he underarm area. The hair growth at this area makes the condition worsened. There fore it is common to find skin infections in form of boils at this area and then further aggravation of the condition. Laser hair reduction is a good method to reduce the problem. As I discussed above hair growth makes the condition worsened so reduction of hair is one of the good method. Other than this you can do following: -Maintain a good hygiene by reducing the sweating at he area. - You can wear cotton clothes and cotton undergarments to be changed two time a day. -You can use a antiperspirant powder locally 2-3 times per day. -Take bath for two times or if not possible then can wash the area two times. -Finally you try to avoid hot and humid climate to reduce the sweating and further aggravation of the related factors. Don t try to take antibiotics regularly as it can cause antibiotic resistance. Hope these informations will help. With good health wishes Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD (Dermatology & STDs)