FinallyFit50s 202 Posted July 12, 2016 After the plastic surgeon explained what it was, I had thought each boil was a new place but come to find out it was a sweat gland and mostly the same ones were getting infected. Lovely blockage that happened for no reason. I wash them gently let them air dry then put on a dressing to keep them from rubbing and sticking. I try...try not to pop them unless they get too huge. Good luck with them @samaraousse , I'm really hoping to get them removed. I have them under my arms also, but right now they haven't been bothering me. I've looked at post-surgery scars of the armpits and I really don't like them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
higher 966 Posted July 12, 2016 can you get your sweat glands injected with botox? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaMergs 2,854 Posted September 6, 2016 can you get your sweat glands injected with botox? Yep. But that's typically reserved for people who excessively sweat. Not certain of studies or treatment modalities using Botox on those glands that swell and become infected. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted September 6, 2016 I used to get them on my upper thighs, under my boobs and in my armpits and they were the worst. The drainage that would come out of them could drown a small pup, too.Ewwww...I've not had one since losing my weight. This post had better not jinx me!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen Kenney 61 Posted September 14, 2016 I used to get one on my back hurt like the dickens, and itched I think i got some antibiotics and did the warm compresses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasumoma 250 Posted September 14, 2016 You might have hidradenitis supervita (guessing in the spelling) a good dermatologist should be able to help Hidradenitis suppurativa. Good guess! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS! I'm calling my doctor tomorrow. I'm nearly certain I have this. CW 227 5'5" 61yrs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Womanvsmirror 314 Posted September 14, 2016 i have three now...smh i wont say where... APPLE CIDER VINEGAR PLUS HEAT reduces inflammation and they clear up faster. and yes follow up with a derm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polly jackson 22 Posted December 16, 2017 I use a small piece of potato. Leave on over night and in a couple of days it will come to a headSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites