Causes, stages and treatment of boils in the groin in women

Boils on the skin can be localized on various parts of the body: on the face, back, chest, and sometimes in the groin area. A large subcutaneous abscess in the groin area can cause a lot of discomfort.

Photo 1 - Furuncle in the groin

In addition, the boil is not always in an accessible place and sometimes it is difficult to even see what an abscess looks like, not to mention treating the disease on your own.

Photo 2 - Inflammation in the groin is difficult to see

A person may suspect that he has a boil already at the initial stage of the disease, when the symptoms are not yet so pronounced and the pain is insignificant.

Photo 3 - At the initial stage, the pain is not pronounced

At the beginning, the affected area swells slightly, redness and itching appear. As the inflammatory process spreads, the temperature may rise and the lymph node located in the groin area on the inflammation side may become enlarged.

Photo 4 - Swelling and itching appear first

This indicates the development of the process and suppuration. An internal purulent boil that has developed between the leg and the groin area can cause pain when walking and contact with underwear, itch and increase in size as it matures.

Photo 5 — The lymph node in the groin area is enlarged

The causes of boils in the groin can be different:

• failure to comply with hygiene standards;

  Photo 6 - Maintain hygiene

• wearing tight underwear that rubs the skin;

  Photo 7 - Don't wear tight underwear

• wearing underwear made of synthetic materials, which contribute to the creation of a greenhouse effect and the spread of infection;

  Photo 8 - Choose underwear made from natural materials

• allergic reactions to hygiene products;

  Photo 9 - Choose hypoallergenic hygiene products

• decreased immune functions of the body;

  Photo 10 - Take vitamins

• some infectious diseases;

  Photo 11 - The cause of boils in the groin can be an infection

• liver diseases, kidney diseases, endocrinological disorders, etc.

  Photo 12 - A boil may appear due to chronic diseases

What causes boils to appear can only be determined through diagnostic procedures in a hospital. To do this, you need to contact a dermatologist or surgeon, or a therapist, who will prescribe a plan for further action.

Photo 13 - The doctor will help you find the cause of the boil

The specialist will answer the question of why new foci of inflammation appear or an existing boil does not go away, and will also explain to the patient how long it takes for the abscess to mature and how to properly care for the wound after its removal.

Photo 14 - The doctor will select an effective treatment

Attention! It is not recommended to try to deal with the problem yourself. Attempts to squeeze out an abscess can only aggravate the condition and lead to undesirable consequences.

Photo 15 - Squeezing a boil yourself is prohibited

Types of boils

In medicine, there are many types of these formations. But we will consider only the common ones.

1. Common boil. Single abscess on the skin.
2. Carbuncle. This is an extensive abscess that affects several hair follicles at the same time. In this case, the boils merge into one, and the pus, after they ripen, comes out in several places.
3. Cystic form of acne. In this case, inflammation occurs in the deep layers of tissue. It is rare, especially in the groin area.
4. Hidradenitis suppurativa. It is represented by multiple abscesses that form during the inflammatory process of the sweat glands. Occurs in the groin, armpits. For treatment, surgery is mainly used to remove festering elements.

Disease concept

A furuncle is an inflammatory lesion and suppuration of the hair follicle, sebaceous gland and surrounding tissue. This disease is caused by pyogenic bacteria, in the vast majority of cases staphylococci, although streptococcal pathogens, as well as mixed infections, can rarely occur. These microorganisms prefer a moist environment, so the groin area is considered a favorable zone for them.

REFERENCE! Normally, staphylococci are always present on the surface of the skin, but 90% of them do not pose a danger.

The situation changes when, under the influence of various provoking factors, the balance of microorganisms is disrupted. As a result of the increased activity of pathogenic bacteria, an inflammatory process is triggered in the area of ​​the hair root and surrounding tissues, and single or multiple boils (furunculosis) are formed.

The structure of the boil

Reasons for the formation of ulcers

A furuncle on the pubis is an extremely common occurrence, since most often it forms in areas of high humidity, in areas of dense hair growth. There are several reasons for this condition.

1. Weakening of the immune defense when the body is unable to resist the attack of viral particles.
2. Neglect of personal hygiene rules.
3. Dirt getting on the skin of the genital organs and lack of timely washing.
4. Wearing tight underwear that rubs the skin and hinders natural movements.
5. Staying in drafts.
6. Increased sweating, because in high humidity conditions, “bad” bacteria are activated.
7. Metabolism problems.
8. Endocrine disorders.
9. Kidney and liver pathologies.
10. Chronic diseases - diabetes, tonsillitis, cholecystitis.
11. Physiological hormonal phenomena and disruptions.
12. Accidental cut while shaving bikini area.
13. Infectious diseases in the genital area.

Possible complications

If treatment is carried out on time and taking into account all recommendations, such a disease will not cause complications. However, there are cases when a boil leads to extremely unpleasant consequences:

1. Lymphadenitis. Represents the development of inflammation in the lymph nodes. May develop with severe inflammation.
2. Lymphangitis. Inflammation occurs along the lymphatic vessels.
3. Recurrence of the pathology or its transition to the chronic stage. If the fluid has not completely drained from the wound, inflammation will likely recur. If the boil is not properly sanitation, inflammation is repeated over and over again, which causes the development of a chronic form of the disease.
4. Sepsis. This condition is extremely serious; it is caused by infection in the blood, which subsequently leads to damage to the entire body.
5. Arthritis. This disease develops only if the boil is located in the joint area.
6. Spread of infection throughout the body. Affects the kidneys, liver and other organs, like the growth of metastases.
7. Furunculosis of a widespread and localized nature. In one case, neoplasms will constantly appear in the same place, in the other, furunculosis will affect all parts of the body. The cause of the development of such a disease will be an undertreated boil or its illiterate sanitation.

It is important to be attentive to hygiene and safety when depilating in the intimate area, and also to avoid wearing synthetic underwear.

Symptoms and signs of the disease

The formation of signs of pathology in the groin area occurs in stages, the total duration of the disease is 10 days.

1. Formation of infiltrate. This is a dense, swollen area with a scarlet tint, slightly raised above the skin surface. On average, its size is 1-3 cm. As the disease progresses, this area constantly increases in size, hurts and breaks out. You can see hair in the center of the formation. He is the source of defeat. The patient feels a burning sensation, tingling, and slight itching.
2. Purulent-necrotic stage. 3-4 days after the onset of the disease, clear signs of the disease appear. A purulent core forms in the center of the boil, and its head comes out to the surface of the infiltrate. Painful sensations increase, which forces the patient to be careful when walking and limit himself in physical activity. Additional symptoms such as fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and general malaise are also possible. Next, the contents of the boil - pus, lymph and blood - break through this pimple and come out.
3. Healing. It can only occur during the spontaneous release of a purulent mass. At this stage of development, the patient notices that swelling, pain, and redness are subsiding. The liquid continues to leave the cavity for some time. There are several days left until complete healing. If the boil was large in size, it may leave a mark in the form of a scar.

Spontaneous opening of a boil
These are the symptoms of this disease. The manifestation of certain signs depends on the stage of the disease and the quality of therapy.

Classification

Having seen a formation on the skin, it is necessary to differentiate it by its origin. Only an experienced surgeon will be able to determine the form of skin inflammation. Purulent compactions are divided into the following types: Carbuncle is a diffuse purulent-necrotic inflammation of the deep layers of the dermis and hypodermis with the involvement of several neighboring hair follicles in the process.

Furuncle. People call it "boil". This is a purulent inflammation of the hair follicle, affecting the nearest sebaceous glands.

Outwardly it resembles a red lump, 0.5-3 cm in circumference and causing aching pain. Ripe infiltrate filled with pus. In severe cases, a large number of lumps may form in different parts of the body. This indicates a general inflammatory process and requires additional diagnostics.

Carbuncle. This disease is much more severe, forming a suggestible lesion with redness of the skin. The accumulation of pus is not only in the center; many cavities filled with pus are formed here. The difference between a boil and a carbuncle is that the first manifests itself locally, while the second significantly affects overall well-being.

Symptoms of intoxication occur: fever, muscle pain, feeling tired, migraine. Carbuncles can occur on different parts of the body. If you do not see a doctor in time, the consequences can be very unfavorable. Hidradenitis. The causative agent of the disease is Staphylococcus aureus, which penetrates the sweat glands.

The inflammatory process is accompanied by the formation of pus. Hidradenitis is most often caused by improper shaving of the armpits. It is necessary to thoroughly disinfect the instrument and touch irritated skin only with clean hands. The pathogen can easily penetrate the apocrine sweat glands through microcracks in the skin.

An abscess can occur due to the suppuration of a foreign body on the skin. Even an ordinary scratch, without special treatment, causes tissue inflammation. Abscess. This is a local inflammatory process, accompanied by the accumulation of pus in the tissues with their further melting in the presence of necrosis.

It may occur due to infection by pathogenic bacteria, the presence of foreign bodies in the wound, or the entry of pyogenic microorganisms into the bloodstream. It develops in subcutaneous fat, muscle tissue, bones and internal organs.

The indication for carbuncle surgery is the formation of a focus of necrosis. If you do not see a doctor in time, the consequences can be very unfavorable.

In fact, determining which skin formation has affected a person is sometimes difficult. Looking at the boils and carbuncles in the photo, one can only guess which type affected a particular patient. A true diagnosis must be made by a doctor in order to quickly prescribe effective treatment.

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Diagnostics

A boil between the legs is diagnosed by a doctor. So if the corresponding symptoms appear, you need to see a specialist. After an external examination, he will prescribe a dermatoscopy of the inflamed area, and also take a smear to determine the causative agent of the lesion. Patients who are prone to regular outbreaks of this disease should undergo a complete examination of the whole body and body so that the causes can be accurately determined. To achieve this, the following set of measures is carried out:

• general analysis of urine and blood;
• ultrasound examination of the kidneys;
• radiography;
• fluorography.

Based on the results of the examination, the dermatologist makes a further decision about which specialists in this field the patient should visit. If complications have already begun to develop, a set of additional examinations must be prescribed:

• CT and MRI;
• analysis of blood fluid for sterility;
• brain puncture.

Based on the data obtained, high-quality and effective therapy will be prescribed.

Drug therapy

If this growth has formed on the pubic area, treatment includes taking a course of antibiotic compounds. This is an effective way to get rid of the disease, especially if combined with the use of external medications. Most often, doctors prescribe dicloxacillin, which effectively fights staphylococci. Sometimes a doctor recommends taking erythromycin or tetracycline. Self-treatment with these antibiotics is strictly prohibited.

Sometimes antibiotic injections may be prescribed. A common group of cephalosporins. In a number of situations, anesthetics are effective - Lidocaine, Novocaine. The stage of boil maturation plays a role. So, at the initial stage, antibiotics and painkillers are used, and closer to healing, external drugs (Levomekol, Oflocain) are prescribed.

Surgical treatment: when is it required?

Surgery may be required in the following situations:

• the size of the boil is extremely large, and surgical treatment is necessary to remove all the pus;
• the pimple is located in a dangerous place - (on the labia in women or close to the head of the penis, testicles in men) and suggests the likelihood of inflammation spreading to other organs;
• treatment began at an advanced stage, and no antibiotics with external agents help.

If the doctor has decided to prescribe surgery, there is no need to be scared or worried. In fact, the procedure is as simple and short as possible; it is performed under local anesthesia. Dangerous consequences are excluded, and after surgery you will recover in a short time.

The sequence of surgical intervention is as follows.

1. The doctor gives an anesthetic injection.
2. The abscess is opened and the contents are removed.
3. Apply a cotton pad with a disinfectant composition to the affected area.

After this, the patient is required to regularly visit a specialist’s office for dressing changes. For quick and high-quality healing, the doctor may prescribe UHF, electrophoresis and other procedures. To prevent the risk of complications, you need to undergo a course of antibiotic treatment.

Wen in the groin

Sometimes a subcutaneous abscess in the groin turns out to be a wen.

Lipoma is the name given to a tumor of adipose tissue.

It grows slowly and is not prone to relapse.

The tumor is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue.

Inside, during surgical removal, the doctor can detect foci of necrosis and suppuration.

Like atheroma, lipoma is removed if it bothers a person, or in case of inflammation.

Uncomplicated wen is not dangerous to health.

Traditional medicine recipes

If an abscess has formed on the perineum, you can use not only medications, but also traditional medicine.

These recipes will allow you to get rid of this unpleasant disease once and for all in a short time.

1. Nettle decoction. This is an effective composition that helps cleanse the blood. It provides instant healing of boils and abscesses and is not fraught with complications. To prepare the drug, you need to get 2 tablespoons of raw materials and pour 2 tbsp. hot boiled water. The mixture is infused for about 2 hours and drunk three times a day, ½ cup. The course of therapy is 4 weeks.
2. Dandelion root decoction. This is an effective remedy that not only gets rid of boils, but also cleanses the blood and liver. There are no complications. The recipe suggests that you need to crumble the dandelion raw materials and prepare a decoction by boiling for 15 minutes. The composition should be taken before meals three times a day, the duration is 4 weeks.
3. Tansy. It can also help in the fight against this insidious disease. For treatment, you need to take dry tansy and swallow half a pea after eating 3 times. in a day. The duration of therapy is 3 weeks. This drug will restore your immunity, improve the appearance of your skin, and destroy all parasites.
4. Calendula. This plant culture has gained fame in folk medicine due to its antibiotic properties. For treatment, you can use a decoction of this herb three times a day or make an ointment based on dried flowers for external use. You just need to grind the raw material and add it to the Vaseline. At night, lubricate the affected areas.
5. Beetroot juice. This is a powerful medicine. In practice, there are a huge number of cases where furunculosis was cured with the help of this root vegetable. The juice must be prepared using a juicer, and it should be taken in ½ tbsp. three times a day. It is usually recommended to drink it in a course of 2 weeks.

All these methods provide therapy at home without the need for surgery.

Prevention methods

To prevent the abscess from popping up, you need to follow some recommendations regarding prevention:

• observe the rules of hygiene;
• use only clean bed linen;
• wear panties made of natural material that fit properly;
• eat well and drink vitamins;
• provide treatment for chronic diseases.

Thus, curing a purulent boil in the groin area is easy if you follow the advice and recommendations of doctors. If you notice any symptoms, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe treatment and monitor your condition.