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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Recurring Boils Ankle Swelling

Premium Questions

Dr. Diptanshu Das MD

Hi, My 3 yo son has these boils in his legs and hands. I am not sure if they are mosquito bites. It ... scar. He has few of those on his leg near his knees, one near his ankle and two near his elbow. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Diptanshu Das ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD

Past few months I have started having boils on my face. I had consulted a Dermatologist as there are big boils developed and she had suggested for BENZAC AC GEL 2.5%. Post which the boils went off ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela MD

My wife occasionally gets boils on skin with puss filled inside it. She presses and deflates the boil till puss completely drains out. 1. Why do boils occur on the skin, frequently, any causes? 2 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hari Charan Perigela ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Rahul Kumar MD

Hi , i got boils on my penis , not on the tip but pretty above the tip i got few boils ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Kakkar S. MD

I keep getting Boils on my Groin area and below my arm-pits. I had consulted a physician and he has recommended an Anti-bacterial cream T-Bact which I apply on these boils. Although the cream works and the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Mitesh MD

I have an elderly mother with dementia, whose ankle has been swollen for sometime and have a large boils surrounded by cluster of small boils, can you please tell me if its a boil, is dangerous and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mitesh ( Homeopath)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD

My husband is diabetic aged 45 yrs... he has developed water filled 6-7 boils in his left ankle , it does not burn or pain but itches sometimes....he is asked to take dazit tablet .. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia ( Dermatologist)
Dr.     Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

can boils be formed on the ankle bone? because i have a smal knot, that is located on my ankle bone, but if you look at both ankles they both have the same knot. it is not painful but it i touch it , i... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Manish Purohit MD

I have boils that won t heal and a high white count. I started a broad spectrum antibiotic Friday ... lasics (sp) and I feel very tired and sick. There is also a small open soar on my ankle that is not ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Manish Purohit ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr.   Vanya Narayan MD

I have small raised boils over my feet, ankles and a little above. They are also very itchy. Have been there for a couple of months. Tried various medicines and ointments but does not go away. What is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vanya Narayan ( Dermatologist)