I have a boil...?

i have a boil a little bit higher than my armpit.


its like a red patch, it hurts in the middle.


and i sweat, A LOT. i have hyperhidrosis, an nothing perscribed for it works.


obviously, i cant go to the doctor right now. i washed it with antibaterial soap, what else should i do?!


can this turn into staph?

I have a boil...?
Most boils are caused by the staph bacteria that already exists on your skin, when it gets into a pore or hair follicle and causes a localized infection. Actually, the best thing you can do for your spot is apply moist heat. Use a clean washcloth, dampen it and heat it up in the microwave, until it's as hot as you can stand it. Put it on the spot and hold it there until it cools to lukewarm. Repeat that as often as you can, and it will help encourage the boil to form a white center and drain itself. You don't need to use antibacterial soap, any plain soap is just fine- but at this point it just doesn't matter. Keep the spot covered with a bandage so the infection doesn't spread to a new spot, should it decide it's ready to drain. It will take a few days of heat applications to get to that point, and will get very sore before it does. Don't poke, prod or squeeze it to try to rid yourself of it sooner. If you rupture it beneath the skin, it will make matters worse. Leave it be in peace except the heat packs. The doctor will likely tell you the same thing, as they prefer to let the body do the draining. It heals better that way, and with less complications or scarring. If he has to incise it, you will then need antibiotics and will likely have a scar left. So just apply moist heat, and wait it out.
Reply:I would try to keep it as clean as possible, so antibacterial would be good. Maybe you could try a warm wash cloth aswell to help with swelling? I definately think you should try and get to a chemist or doctor as soon as you can though. But perhaps you could try something called epsom salts? I've heard that those are great for boils. I've also heard that If you get a lot of boils, its good to drink a lot of water, kind of to 'flush' your system of any toxins which may be causing the boils. When I was younger I would often get them, as I lived in a very hot and humid area and the only thing that would get rid of them was an antibiotic cream and drinking a lot of water.
Reply:I also have hyperhidrosis... and something called Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( reoccuring boils) ....


I have something I use called Hypercare that I apply to the pits at night after showering, and in the morning I use the secret clinical. Here is some info on HS about the Boil. I have both of those problems... so it might be for u too.


I believe that you may have a condition called Hidradenitis Supprativa.It is re-occurring boils/ cysts/abscesses , that are often misdiagnosed as ingrown hairs, herpes, being unclean or over wieght and folliculitis. This is a newly diagnosed skin condition , but there is a lot of info out there.


Here is a link :


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradeniti...





or the HS_USA page is ..


http://www.hs-usa.org/hidradenitis_suppu...





If this sounds like it might be you, READ it, PRINT it out, and TAKE it to your DOC.


Its better to try to start treatment soon, it can spread over the body if left untreated. These boils can become quite large and painful. Sometimes even lasting for weeks or months , do not attempt to POP them they can then tunnel under your skin and spread all over the body. Most common areas are armpits, groin, binkni line, inner legs, and intimate places and basically anywhere that sweats and rub against clothing. Stress is a big inducer.





There is a support group at MSN





http://groups.msn.com/HidradenitisSuppor...





This is also a link to a PDF of a study in Germany about HS and if it is genetic... I thought it was intresting :





http://www.hs-foundation.org/pdf/2000_Cl...





and a yahoo one, and I am open for questions!


I have had this for 8 years, I was misdiagnosed for a LONG time, It was very embarrassing, painful and scary. I am just trying to help out so you don’t have to wait as long as I did.





Currently I have 5 , 2 next to each other on my right inner groin. 2 in my upper HAIR area, and 1 med sized on my butt on the panty line, and they do come every week or so. I find that certian foods, not having a regular showering regimen, wearing clothing that irratiates the area.. and STRESS usually are a precusor to getting one.





I also prefer to use NEXCARE bandages.. there are 2 kinds I like for comfort and stay put reasons..


the first is like a clear bandaid.... soft on the edges with a small area of bandage... helps with those buggers when they are on bikni line.. usually stay for me.. or occasionally on my inner thigh for those I like the foamy sponge like ones that are beige in color.. I think they are 3M.
Reply:I have a boil on my butt right now. I went to the doctor because it go so bad my lymph nodes started to swell and I could barely walk. I ended up with a fever and the chills. I was put on antibiotics and I feel so much better. The boil ended up draining...it's not completely healed I have an empty spot in my butt now...it looks pretty bad I know this is gross to, but I would suggest putting hot compresses on it!!!