Perimenapausal And Boils? Posted: 08-21-05 17:59pm
In the last 6 mos or so I seem to be
having perimenopausal systems and boils
i've never seen before! Could they be
related?
I've also found other things that are
possibily relatedto boils, such as pcos,
hidradenitis suppurativa, a problem with
thyroid and even insulin resistance!
All I know is that i've never had boils
before and i'm 38 yrs old. Are they
contagious to others, during sex? And
what can I do about them. Can any one
heip me?
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Marlene Kindred
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Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Virginia
Menopause And Boils Posted: 09-08-05 10:49am
I would be very interested to find out if
you've been able to find any information
on this subject. I've been having boils
now for about a year and have been keeping
track of when they occur. They have a
direct correlation to "period" time.
They always occur in the same general area
and nothing so far has helped. So, let
me know if any information is out there!
Thanks!
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raven53
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Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 51
Boils Posted: 09-18-05 21:29pm
These pesky little critters are quite
common, and there is a medical name for
them that escapes me at the moment! Some
can be quite painful and last for a good
while, and some not. Basically it is like
a pimple that is created by an ingrown
hair. Just put a hot compress on to help
with the redness and pain, and when it
comes to a head and the puss comes out, it
will start to dry up, but be careful not
to spread it around because it could cause
another one! Most women get them on
their breasts and legs. Nothing serious
unless they get infected. Good luck!
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ella138
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Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Toronto, Canada
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Posted: 10-26-05 15:35pm
I've suffered from this for a while now.
I'v even had a number of surgeries to
remove some of these boils. They are
definately related to your hormonal cycle.
They most often occur between ovulation
and period. I have done much research on
this disease and have seen many
specialist. The bottom line is there is
no cure. Some people try antibiotic
cocktails, topical creams, sitz baths with
salt, tea tree oil, manuka honey,
cortizone shots, acutane. One thing I
have read is sometimes it all goes away
after menopause. I'm waiting.
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100questions
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Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 2
Posted: 02-17-06 00:54am
I had the same problem, and these boils
are all over my butt. Recently, I had
surgery done on my nose, and was given
lots of antiobiotics via iv drips.
Somehow these boils stopped appearing.
Btw I had these boils growing on my butt
for about 4 years already... And it just
went away
i am very concern about the scars left by
them. I heard they can be permanent or
take 1-2 years to heal... I think it
depends on how deep it is in the skin.
Also, if you do have it in the butt, I
would suggest not sitting as often because
I think the boils will get much bigger if
you sit for too long. Also I used to be
overweight, and as soon as I slim down (50
lbs), the condition became less severe.
Does anyone know how long the scar will
stay? Is there any way to make it go away
faster? Are there surgery available to
remove these scars?
I've been boils-free for about 2 months
now, hopefully they'll stay away from me!
I will keep it posted about my condition.
Let's help each other on this humiliating
issue, (especially if you have it in the
butt... Like me =(((
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newgranny
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Boils And Menopause Posted: 05-10-07 12:36pm
badgirl
Thanks for bringing this health issue to
everyones attention.
I too suffer from the boils on my breasts
which are very painful and sometimes take
weeks to heal. I know when one is starting
up too. You can see a pore with a white
core inside it or a small red painful
bump. I have found that if you start
treating them as soon as possible the less
of a problem they become. They get worse
between ovulation and the onset of my
period. I am 45 and I have many symptoms
of perimenopause with weight gain and
water retention being the worst so far.
The boils started appearing about this
time with my other symptoms as well. There
isn't much information out there about it
I know. I think with all the water gain
sebum collects in there as well and it has
to find a way out usually in the most
tender parts of our body. That explains
why they mostly appear in the breasts,
inner thighs and buttocks. Watch your iron
as low levels of iron can contribute to
the problem. Maybe take a supplement. Take
long hot baths to sweat those pores open
and avoid using powder and deodorants in
the area so your pores can breathe. Hope
this helps. It helped me.
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brettnrachel
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Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7 Location: ohio
Posted: 07-24-07 16:53pm
I get a small red bump/boil, next thing I
know it is cellulitis & my whole face
is swollen up & covered. I have been
having this for over a year & treated
with antibiotics soooo many times. It
looks horrible & is ruining my life. I
wish someone had answers. I research
constantly & try to find alternative
ways to cure it. It normally happens when
I am stressed aroumd the time of my
period. definately not just a normal break
out.
It is very serious.
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sadie1
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Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 47 Location: ,
Just Wanted to Reply Posted: 12-07-07 13:20pm
I have been reading about Zinc Deficiency,
and boils are one of the symptoms... with
many more of course... I hope this
helps... please read on the dificiency it
has many other symptoms with it....
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Bethamy
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The Dos and Don'ts of Boil Treatment (And a product That Works) Posted: 07-11-08 12:42pm
I've suffered from boils in the groin area
since adolescence. In my thirties, the
problem migrated to my armpits. I've read
countless articles on this subject, and
I’ve found that there’s no cure for
chronic hidradenitis. However, there are
things we can do to minimize and alleviate
the problem. Here are some dos and
don'ts:
1. Don't rely upon antibiotics UNLESS you
come down with a large boil that is
causing great pain or a cluster of boils
that won’t seem to heal on their own.
The effects of antibiotics don't last. If
you take them frequently to address a
chronic problem, you will develop immunity
to the pills, and they won’t work when
you come down with a severe infection.
(Do try antibiotics if this is your first
boil or if boil attacks are infrequent.)
2. Don't squeeze hard! This drives the
infection deeper into the pore and creates
a larger "channel" for your next infection
to develop. When boils are good and READY
to drain, puss will run out with GENTLE
pressure. To help draw boils to a head
faster, apply a warm compress or take a
hot bath to open your pores.
3. Don't be afraid to lance boils
yourself. (It's safe if done properly, and
it results in immediate relief.) To lessen
the possibility of creating a large hole
that could become re-infected, use the
smallest sewing needle you can find.
Sterilize the needle by soaking it in
alcohol for at least sixty seconds. Insert
slowly and gently. Do not re-insert the
needle without sterilizing it again. (Do
not attempt to lance "solid" boils or hard
lumps under the skin. Lance boils that
are visibly plump with fluids.)
4. Do clean boil drainage from your skin
with Bactene or peroxide. Drainage is
loaded with bacteria that can infect open
pores surrounding the original boil.)
5. Don’t shave areas that are prone to
boils. Ingrown hairs from shaving are a
leading cause of boils. Learn to live
with hair under your arms and on your
upper thighs. Hair is more attractive
than puss filled bumps.
6. Do keep chronic areas CLEAN AND DRY.
Keep a bottle of Bactine or Iodine in the
shower. Dry armpits and inner thighs with
a hair dryer to avoid that moist feeling
that lingers after towel drying.
7. Alpha Hydrox (a brand name) makes a
clear fruit acid gel that is much more
concentrated than most lotions containing
Alpha Hydroxys. The formula is meant to
lift dead skin cells on your face, unclog
pores and reduce the appearance of fine
lines. On a whim, I used this product
under my arms. I saw a dramatic
improvement the very next day. The product
won’t exactly cure a large boil
overnight, but it does shrink pores and
eliminate small bumps from infected hair
folicles. When I use it religiously, my
small bumps don’t grow into big boils.
7. I’ve also tried the Proactive Acne
System under my arms. It didn’t work,
and it left my skin so dry that it flaked
for days.
Other Thing's I've Learned:
1. There’s a strong correlation between
boils and menstrual cycles. The fluids
running through your pores become thicker
before a period, resulting in pore
blockages. Yes, boils typically slow down
after menopause, but not always.
2. There’s a correlation between
obesity and boils. Losing a significant
amount of weight may lessen the problem
for several reasons. A) Healthy bodies
have stronger immune systems that are more
capable of attacking infections, including
infections of the skin. B) Losing weight
can reduce the severity of rubbing and
chafing, especially in the thigh area.
3. No, losing weight won’t fix
everything. Many thin people suffer from
chronic boils and skin irritations.
4. There’s a strong correlation between
boils and diabetes. For this reason, I
have often wondered if a low carb diet
could lessen the severity of chronic
boils. Can anyone tell me?
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