Helppp my thunder thighs have caused a boil 😩

[Darksideofthemoon19]

My legs were major rubbing a few days ago. Thought nothing of it but had a few “ouch I just have rubbed raw” moments yesterday. Today Iv woken up with a major stingy boil right where my pants sit at the top 😩😐 do I just leave it?! What can I do? It hurts so much 😟 it feels like a bubble 🤢

Is it a boil or a blister?

Can you wear shorts or men’s pants in future to avoid the rubbing?

That sounds more like a blister. Is it a soft raised bubble full of clear liquid?

If it's a boil, it probably needs medical attention. If it's a blister, just gently clean it and put a hydrocolloid blister plaster on it. It will keep it clean if it bursts and stop the rubbing. The pain relief will be amazing!

If it is a boil, you may need anti biotics - boils are usually quite hard (because full of pus) and large. If it is a blister or spot I would put some antiseptic on it and a dressing (have a google - if you think it's definitely a boil you should go to a walk in or something, they can be nasty)
Shorts instead of pants (or go knickerless and wear a skirt while at home), and maybe when it has healed get some of that anti chafing cream. It's the hot humid weather at the moment I think making everyone feel a bit sweaty

Sympathies - I've had a non healing infected wound in my groin for a year now (hopefully having an op on monday to sort it.)

I used to get these all around my groin, they thought it might be hidradenitis suppurativa, but who knows.

Anyway, get some Hibiscrub from the pharmacy (follow directions on it) and wash with it, cleared mine right up.