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What Causes Intermittent Boils In The Armpit?

I live in Tanzania and have been struggling with boils on and off for several years. Ive o n ly taken antibiotics nce because I dont want to keep taking them when the boils return after a while anyway. But im getting ready to travel, and I have some very big boils in my armpit. If you can recommend the best antiobiotc, Im ready to take them.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of recurrent boils my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using razor or hair removal cream for hair removal in axilla.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. You can take tab. Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily and tab. Ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days for faster results.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Intermittent Boils In The Armpit?

Hi. As per your case history of recurrent boils my treatment advice is - 1. Avoid using razor or hair removal cream for hair removal in axilla. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. You can take tab. Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily and tab. Ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days for faster results. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.