for about 2 years I have been getting boil like thnings under my arms.they fill with pus and most the time go away fast but the stubborn ones will stay 2 weeks to a month.My mom says my father,and grand father had them could this be genitic??? Doses any on e else get these??thanks for your help
200601
MY SISTER HAD THESE WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG..BOILS AS THEY WERE REFERRED TO,CAUSED(ACCORDING TO HER DOCTOR BACK THEN FROM MALNUTRISION WHICH SHE WAS FAR FROM,LOL.SHE WAS NOT PRESCRIBED ANYTHING FOR THIS AND EVENTUALLY THEY WENT AWAY.
671960
ask your doctor something is wrong, dont wait call today, its not healthy, my mom had 2 of them too, and shes never had anything like that, so GO SEE YOUR DOC!! teehee
463125
I have been diagnosed with this condition for 2 years now even though i have suffered from it for nearly 10 years.  i get abscesses in my arm pit and have had a lot of surgery over the years. the best bet is to go to see a dermatologist. they will most likely prescribe long term anti-biotic anti-fungal wash to use on the effected areas a cream call Dalston -t but this is a prescribed cream. i find that my symptoms are mainly stressed related. it also advised that you don't shave effected areas use sprays or lotions high in chemicals, colourants, or alcohol as this can cause a reaction. i find relaxation techniques like meditation and deep tissue massage also help. having lymphatic drainage helps this can be done through reflexology or manual lymphatic drainage. there is a lot of info on the web this is a common condition in the USA. there is a hospital in Birmingham, UK that have a surgeon how specialise in this condition. \nI hope this info helps
201263
For two years I had skin outbreaks on my upper back, both upper arms and upper chest and on the left side of my face. They were insanely itchy and ranged in size from a small spot to the size of a bread and butter plate. For two yrs this was diagnosed as shingles even though all the creams medications and treatments were not working. Ive recently now been diagnosed with Lupus. This skin irritation is Discoid Lupus. There is no cure and its horrible. Sometimes i will not go outside for weeks because the outbreaks look like some dreaded catchy disease and I can imagine what people would think. There could be many things this could be. Plz go see your doctor. Don't leave it n accept one opinion. It could be something quite serious and the earlier its diagnosed the quicker you can get the relevant treatment. Good Luck. Hope its just a minor little problem.
228936
It could be a boil from sweat and irritation. You should see a doctor, they may have to cut it open and drain it, and pack it for a little bit. If its not too bad you may be perscribed antibiotics to remove the infection. You can try placing warm compresses on the site to see if you can bring it to a head. Then attempt to drain it yourself. Be carful because you may cause a worse infection if your not clean or careful.
301931
Go to the Dr. immediately.  My Mom had one and it turn out to be cancer.  Please go today.
643629
Pock marks are scars which come about from little boils on the skin.  The boils contain pus.  These may be from acne or other infections.  People who use meth get lots of these... terrible problem.  Make sure your hands are always clean and keep your fingernails short.  Use an antibacterial soap and keep your nose clean (it is a source of lots of bacteria).  See a doctor and find out if you need antibiotics.  Hope that helps... good luck.
527631
Its likely that you had some infection under the scab.  Keep eating and drinking and it will fade...;
427335
It could be a pimple or cyst forming under the skin.  I would wait a couple of days to see if it goes down or goes away and if there is no change, see a doc...
328254
They'll disolve in due time.  I had them too.  They do take some time, but don't worry about it.  The more normal you act, as in eating and brushing, and swishing your mouth with salt water, the faster they'll come out.
414208
Boil ease, and you have to ask for it from the pharmacist. You should discuss it with your doctor, it could be a sign of diabetes. And it is essential that you keep the area clean and wash anything that contacts the area with an antibacterial soap. The toxins secreted are the same bacteria that cause botulism, no joke. You can make yourself very ill or even grosser, someone else. Hope it gets better!
528
How weird, my mom just had this, and I had never heard about it before that. All the above is correct, but I just wanted to add that you ought to get it treated soon and change your diet around accordingly. My mom almost died from it, which is unheard of, and she ended up having a foot of intestine being taken out. Watch out! It can get pretty damn serious.
635976
They can be, but if they are increasing you need to go to the doctor again.  Try a couple of different doctors to be sure.  You can go to a free or cheap clinic for now if you can find one.  As soon as you get insurance in August, you need to go right away.  You can read up about stuff like that at Web MD.  Don't panic, but don't rule out the possibility of it being something serious.
476660
When someone first becomes positive for HIV, they usually have a flu-like illness/cold with a low-grade fever. This doesn't always happen, but it is common. There are many infections that someone with HIV can get, including skin infections, but these are usually seen when the disease is far along, not at the beginning. So likely your boils are not related to this at all, perhaps you just have a severe skin infection. You should see a doctor so that he/she can put you on the appropriate antibiotics and determine if the boils need to be drained. You should also continue to be tested regularly for HIV if you have risk factors, and always use condoms to prevent transmission! Good luck!
144590
HI. IT COULD JUST BE A IRRITATED GLAND OR LYMPHNOID ( WE HAVE TONS OF THEM IN OUR NECKS). I WOULD WAITE A FEW DAYS AND IF IT IS NOT GONE YOU SHOULD HAVE IT CHECKED. BETTER SAFE THEN SORRY. GOOD LUCK.
471092
Oh ouch...Well, stop messing with it first of all. Whatever it is, could be infected and if its not ready to pop and you keep pushing on it, you'll just push the infection to other areas as well. To me, anything out of the normal down there must be taken seriously because you don't know what it actually is. It could be just another cyst, it could be an ingrown hair or it could be a STD. I would borrow the cash and go to the doctor for, at least your own piece of mind. Don't worry it could be nothing. In the meantime, try putting a warm washcloth on the bump a few times throughout the day, if it is a pimple or an ingrown hair, the heat should help it come to a head. Good Luck =)
41047
My sister used to do that.  She ended up having athsma.  Go to the doctor ASAP