I have had a small boil around my waist line since last june. i can't seem to get rid of it??
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PRID Drawing Salve.\n There is also over the counter Boil salves. \nIf the boil is small just leave it be and use heat therephy it should drain itself. No matter how bad it hurts as long as the boil is hard u won't get any relief trying to pop the thing.\n Once it becomes soft in the middle or forms a head u can pop it yourself and get instant relief. If the boil is a large boil you need to go to the docter and have them lance it for you.\n All it is, is a deep infection. To get it to soften an to rise the head onto it use heat packs or heating pads.
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I've had something that sounds like what you have a couple of times. It was on my outer labia and both times It ended up being an infected hair follicle. In my case, I could see an actual small hair sticking up near the middle of the bump with a little bit of white around it. First I wiped the area with a little bit of alcohol and a Q-tip to cleanse the area. Then I took a pair of tweezers and pulled the piece of hair out (pinching the skin up with my other hand). As soon as I pulled the piece of hair out, pus came out. I squeezed it gently (as it was painful) to get the pus out (until I saw a bit of blood, so I knew I had all the pus out). Then I took a Q-tip and a little alcohol and wiped the area to clean the spot and put a fresh pair of cotton undies on. I've heard of people getting ingrown hairs there as well, so it could be something a doctor might need to help you with if that's the case. If you think it might be a pimple, you might try putting warm wet compresses on the area. Don't squeeze though, as if you don't see any type of white head you could make it worse (it could be a boil).
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If you've had it for a long time, the only way to go is laser surgery.  If it's a recent problem, maybe review your habits and it *might* get better.
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Hi Ronnie\n\nHere are some ideas on how to heal them.\n\nCause\nThe infection is usually due to the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. \n\nRecurrent boils can occur in people with decreased immune function, diabetes, chronic gastrointestinal problems, under active thyroid, lowered resistance due to borderline nutrient deficiencies, and chronic emotional stress. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nNote: Bursting a boil can spread it, leaving scars, and usually does no good until the core is expelled. \n\nAromatherapy: Draw out the boil with bergamot, lavender, chamomile, and clary sage. \n\nAyurveda: To bring boil to a head, apply a poultice of cooked onions. Wrap in cloth and do not apply onion directly to boils. Application of a paste of 1/2 teaspoon each of tumeric and ginger powder directly to boil. \n\nDiet: Eat plenty of green, orange, and yellow vegetables, which are cleansing (try to have at least four different types of green vegetables a day, and keep this up for at least six months). Increase fluids, drinking water throughout the day, and drinking water with juice of fresh lemon and one teaspoon of chlorophyll upon rising and before bed. Also avoid over-consumption of white sugar and white flour products. \n\nFlower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® can be applied (minimum four times a day) on unbroken skin around, but not directly on, boils. Flower essences for negative feelings surrounding the problem, such as Rescue Remedy® to help alleviate stress or Crab Apple for low self-esteem, negative body image, and feeling toxic. \n\nHerbs: A blend of the tinctures of echinacea, cleavers, and yellowdock in equal parts, taken one teaspoonful three times a day can help speed the healing time for boils. Additionally, drinking a cup of an infusion of nettle, preferably fresh herb, twice a day, can be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy: Bellis, Belladonna, Hepar sulph., Arnica, Silicea, Apis mel., Arsen alb., and Lachesis are all useful homeopathic remedies that can be taken alone or in combination with each other. Phytolacca is another useful remedy, but it must be taken alone. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nJuice Therapy: Juice of parsley, spinach, celery, and pineapple may help to purify the blood. As an alternative, beet root juice can also be used, and is a traditional remedy used in Europe to help treat boils.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can all be helpful for treating boils, due to their ability to boost immunity: garlic capsules, kelp, chlorophyll, proteolytic (pancreatic) enzymes (taken on empty stomach two to three times daily away from meals), vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, raw thymus glandular, and zinc.\n\nFor boils compounded by chronic emotional stress, also consider adrenal and thymus glandulars, vitamin B5 (1 gram four times daily), and vitamin C (1 gram every hour).\n\nTopical Treatment: Apply a mixture of honey, the oil from vitamins E and A, and zinc oxide to the infected areas. Do this several times a day, up to once per hour. Other effective topical treatments include a poultice of goldenseal root powder paste, hot Epsom salt pack (two tablespoons in one cup water), tea tree oil, or a poultice of one part sesame oil and one part lime juice mixed and applied externally.\n\nColloidal silver applied topically can also result in marked improvements.\n\nAlternative Professional Care
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Maybe it's just a hernia dude... \n\nMy best advice is to go to a doctor...
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Apply moist warm compress (microwaved washcloth will do - just be careful it's not TOO HOT).  Apply to site and then cleanse, using antiseptic (to kill bacteria now that the site is opened a bit).  I recommend tea tree oil to cleanse.  Near anti viral in it's properties and very kind to skin (won't dry it out).\n\nIf it's meant to , the boil will break.  If this occurs be certain you keep the wound (and it is a wound) very clean and as dry as you can.\n\nIt may (with the compress and cleansing) reduce itself and go away.\n\nGood Luck.
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I have the same problem (it's not herpes).  The medical term for it is folliculitis, commonly know as a boil.  It's caused by an infection that grows at the base of the hair follicle.   I am a little embarrassed to admit it but I found relief by showering on a daily basis (no bird baths at the sink), switching to an anti-bacterial soap, using a clean wash towel each time I bathe, changing my drying towel 2-3 times a week, and making sure that I wear clean underwear (sometimes changing twice a day). I used to go "COMMANDO" and wear the same pair of pants several times before washing them, but now I have invested in some cotton underwear and change them daily. Check out the website below for more info.  They will recommend all kinds of medicines and treatments but good 'ole soap, water, and clean drawers worked best for me.
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It might be an ingrown hair in which case you need to get the hair out.  You might try squeezing it or go back to the doctor & see if they can bill you later.
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I have this same problem. I think the best way is to exercises. you have to do aerobic exercises that make your whole body sweat. And eat a lot healthier and less than what you are eating now. some of it in front can be bloating so you might want to also detoxify your body to make it go away. this is stuff they told me and so far everything has been working. I've lost about 12 pounds this year. oh and don't drink soda.
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if its round and movable under the skin, its most likely a lipoma, which is harmless and common.  it might hurt because you've been touching it and rubbing it a lot, or it may be something worse.  definitely get it checked out, if anything, to ease your mind.  Best of luck!
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When I was a little girl I used to get boils often. My mother would get a washcloth and soak it in very hot water then cover the boil. She would do that several times. That seemed to make it go away. It would shrink under the heat.
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Use a real warm ,clean washcloth on it. It will help bring it to a head. Whatever you do don't squeeze it.Do this as often as you can. It should go away within a couple of days
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ensure you are not diabetic....\n\ntoo much sweat can cause it, and boils can conglomerate anc cause a mess, hidradenitis suppurativa...http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic259.htm\n\n\ncleaniliness is the key, soap and water...dermatology opinion....
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hey i think the Best think u can do is contact costumer care.. think they'd sort it out.. come'on u need not worry bot this .. its there headache !!!!
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SEE A DR AND HAVE HIM FREEZ IT OFF WITH LQD.NYG2 IT BURNS LIKE HELL BUT POOF GONE FOR LIFE
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I have it removed now I am perfectly fine. \nI think you can discuss it with you doctor\nand see what he will give the suggestion.\n\nSometime if its not that you take antibiotics more than a month\nand nothing better, they might not suggest for the operation.\n\nAnyway ask your doctor.\n\nWish you to get better.
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What you are describing could be a pimple or a boil.  I think you should make an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible.  It may not be anything serious, but if it hurts they can advise you on the proper care and also how to prevent future outbreaks.  You say this is the second time it has happened, so something definitely needs to be done.  Boils are often a result of dietary deficiencies.  You may need to take vitamins and change your diet.  In any event, see a doctor.