Boils anyone? At least twice a year I end up with boils, normally at a surgeons to have lanced. The last one was lanced, cut out and lanced again, the entire time for this to heal due to all of the cutting was 2.5 months. Yes I said months. I am now leary of going to the doctors this time because of that experience and yet I know I need too. I have been checked to confirm I am not a carrier of MRSA which could cause these at this frequency. The only answers I am now receiving is that it is because of my diabetes. I am so tired of my diabetes being blamed for things when my doctors don't know. They say I need to get to them sooner to to stop their growth., how ever the current one looked like a little pipple last nightand by this morning was 3 inches in diameter. So everytime I get a pimple somewhere other than my face I am to run to the doctors...I can't take these anymore....Please HELP!!! I am a Type 1 Diabetic, and my thighs front, back, inner and outer are covered with scars from all of these over the past 6 years.
- Learn More
Hi Abigail, I have the same problem! I'm a type 2 and have had too many to count, scars everywhere. Unfortunately, I know of no way to prevent them...have been asking DRs. for years. But, there is a way to make them burst and thereby stop the pain they cause.
About 23 years ago my ob/gyn told me to take vitamin E for these horrible boils/abcesses. And I totally understand when you say they pop up over night! When I feel the first inkling of one on it's way, I start taking about 1600 iu's a day of vitamin E...usually by the third day it pops. After it pops, I squeeze out as much as I can stand...then cleanse the area really good and apply antibiotic ointment and cover the area with gauze not a bandaid...gauze allows the air to come through and helps with the healing process. Change the gauze frequently, cleanse and apply more antibiotic ointment. Sometimes, if I'm very lucky, the same spot doesn't come back again, but, if it does...back to the surgeon. I am not a medical professional, but, this is the only thing that has ever worked for me...check with your doctor before starting on vitamin E. Good Luck...I empathize. Sweetstuff
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
5 Health Problems Caused by Drinking Too Much Alcohol 
What Your Feet Say About Your Health 
Top 8 Low-Carb Mistakes 
The Facts on Diabetic Neuropathy Featuring Content From:
- About Us |
- Contact Us |
- Privacy Policy |
- Terms of Use |
- Security Policy |
- Advertising Policy |
- Advertise With Us
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2013 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Hi Abigail, I have had this problem for only a year my Dr. sent me to a dermatologist, he said it was due to adrenal gland problem started me on Bactrim400-80 mg.2 x daily and aldactone 50mg. 2 x daily they went away and I am still on the medication if I go off it the boils start coming back. I go to the dermotologist every 3 months and the dr. at Derm. One told me it takes at least 6 months for one of those scars to clear up. When i'm not having an outbreak I only take antibiotic once a day. I don't go back until
4-25-