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[daisy26]

I was just curious and wondering if anyone knows anything or has any information about boils. My boyfriend suffers from boils on his backside, which can be pretty serious at times. It seems that as soon as one clears up another one appears, usually in the same spot. He has suffered from these since he was a teenager. He seems to think there isn't any cure and says when he was younger he went to a doctor and they pretty much said the same thing.

I recently convinced him to go to a dermatologist who confirmed that he has boils or furuncles. They lanced it and tested the fluid, which was negative for staph infection. I just worry about the presence of these and wonder what really causes them.

I have done some research on them and so much literature says they are more common in individual with diabetes, HIV, etc.

He does have a history of being very promiscuous...several years before we met. I also convinced him to get tested for STDs, which were all negative as well.

Should I be concerned that he has some horrible infection that I could risk contracting someday if we get married and have sex?

I'd appreciate any information you might have, or if you know of a better section to post this in I'll do that to.

 

[inHisgripkim]

I was just curious and wondering if anyone knows anything or has any information about boils. My boyfriend suffers from boils on his backside, which can be pretty serious at times. It seems that as soon as one clears up another one appears, usually in the same spot. He has suffered from these since he was a teenager. He seems to think there isn't any cure and says when he was younger he went to a doctor and they pretty much said the same thing.

I recently convinced him to go to a dermatologist who confirmed that he has boils or furuncles. They lanced it and tested the fluid, which was negative for staph infection. I just worry about the presence of these and wonder what really causes them.

I have done some research on them and so much literature says they are more common in individual with diabetes, HIV, etc.

He does have a history of being very promiscuous...several years before we met. I also convinced him to get tested for STDs, which were all negative as well.

Should I be concerned that he has some horrible infection that I could risk contracting someday if we get married and have sex?

I'd appreciate any information you might have, or if you know of a better section to post this in I'll do that to.

I used to be troubled with boils, which is basically and infected hair follicle.

Suggestions: Hot sits bath with epsom salt or just salt.
Always clean area with a clean wash cloth and towel. Bath should be hot as you can stand.

Alcohol skin area that is prone to boils. I use alcohol under my arms and I don't get any body oder or infected hair follicles any more. I don't even have to use deodorant anymore. Alcohol eliminates the need.

Wear cotton underwear. Avoid polyester, rayon and acrylic. Need the area to breathe.

 

[daisy26]

Thanks for your reply. I was beginning to think there wasn't anybody out there who understands! I will encourage him to try the alcohol. I don't know if he's done that yet. Were you ever given any specific reason for why you might get boils? I mean was there any underlying condition, if I might ask. Thanks again for your suggestions!

 

[inhisimage73]

Where exactly is he getting the boils? On his buttocks...back of his legs...in his "crack"? Sorry to be so forward, but the location could determine different things. What did the dermatologist say it was?