Boils Questions

Is it a boil or a cyst, and how do I treat it?

How long does it take for a boil to heal while taking Bactrim?

I got a boil on my buttock and went to my doctor. She prescribed sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim tablets for 10 days at a twice a day dosage. How long before it starts healing? It's so painful.

Does Bactrim treat boils?

Can I use clindamycin phosphate topical gel to treat a boil?

Does Naproxen cause boils?

I have been taking Naproxen tablets 500mg for a few days. I have got 2 boils in my groin area, they are very red and sore. I find walking and sitting very painful. Has anyone had this side effect while taking the drug please? Many thanks.

Can I use Bactroban on a lump/infected cyst on my vaginal lip?

Very Swollen and painful, not sure if it is a cyst, or a boil.

Can bacitracin ointment be used to treat a boil on the genital area?

A female friend has a boil on her genital area and wants to know if she can use Bacitracin…

What kind of drug can I take for boil?

Can clobetasol cause boils/abscesses such as carbuncle on the inner labia?

I have developed what I believe to be possibly an infected hair follicle or blocked sweat gland on my inner labia. I had it before, but never quite this bad. I am wondering if overuse and/or improper use of clobetasol could possibly cause this type of problem?

Cephalexin - Recurring boils need advise?

I've had boil problems on my inner thigh ... I was prescribed 1% topical stuff that didn't work , so I got cephalexin 500 mlg..what's the side affects.. And does it work? What else does it treat?