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What can I DO ABOUT GETTING REPETIVE BOILS?

By Anonymous December 29, 2011 - 6:50pm
 
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My husband has been getting repetive boils around his testicals.Can you tell me what would be causeing this? He is 65 years old and is on oxegyn for emphyema and copd.
Thank you Dianne Oliver

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Maryann Gromisch RN
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Try cleansing the area well with benzoyl peroxide, the same product that is used to treat acne.

Is your husband's doctor aware of this problem? If not, I think it is a good idea to mention it.The problem can be related to his underlying health condition. Medications, such as steroids, can depress the immune system and increase the risk for infection.

Maryann

December 29, 2011 - 7:02pm

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