Furunculum in the groin in men appears due to various factors. Furunculosis can occur in people of different ages. The sore is quite unpleasant. It causes severe drawing pain and discomfort from the underwear.
How does the disease appear
Furunculosis develops in the male body due to the active reproduction of staphylococcus. The microorganism enters the patient's body from the external environment. With furunculosis of the inguinal zone, the microorganism settles in the hair bulbs. Under the influence of some causes, the bacterium begins to actively multiply and cause a necrotic process in the affected tissue. The dead tissue forms the trunk of the furuncle.
The first stage of furuncle growth is characterized by the appearance of a slight reddening and burning sensation. At the second stage, a small seal appears, which has a conical shape. The third stage of the disease is the release of accumulated pus on the surface of the skin. The duration of furuncle development takes no more than ten days.
Causes of the development of
pathology Furuncles appear on the groin for various reasons. The following factors affect the development of the furuncle:
- Reduction of the immune barrier;
- Long-term contamination of skin;
- Presence of concomitant infection;
- Subcooling.
The human immune system is responsible for protecting the health of all organs and tissues. Violation in her work leads to the appearance of various pathologies. Furuncles may appear in men who have recovered from various infectious diseases. The sore often occurs in patients suffering from genito-urinary infections.
The appearance of pathology is affected by non-compliance with personal hygiene. If the skin is not cleaned in time, then dust and isolated skin fat accumulate in the onion. Mixing together, they form a cork. Clogged gland develops a pathogenic microorganism, and a furuncle is formed.
Differences in ambient temperatures affect the production of sebum. If a man has undergone a prolonged hypothermia, then in the groin area the immune barrier can decrease. Against this background in hair bulbs there is a blockage, and a furuncle develops.
The condition of the skin and hair bulbs is affected by hormonal changes. An abnormal hormonal background can trigger a drop in immunity and the formation of a furuncle. Furuncles in the groin due to this reason often appear in boys during the transition period.
Treatment of
disease Furunculosis requires complex treatment. Therapeutic effect is carried out by the following methods:
- Drug therapy;
- Surgical intervention;
- Preventive therapy.
If the conclusion of the purulent secretion is difficult, the man needs surgical intervention. The operation is performed using a local anesthetic. He pains the affected area for 60 minutes. On the surface of the boil produce a cut with a medical scalpel. The liquid leaves. The resulting cavity is washed with a solution of furacilin or hydrogen peroxide. A small rubber flagellum is placed on the incision region. It is left for two or three days. When the fluid stops flowing from the wound, the flagella is removed. The resulting wound is washed daily with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and a dressing with regenerating preparations is applied.
Drug therapy consists of preparations for internal and topical application. For internal use, antibiotic drugs are used. Antibiotics adversely affect the bacterium that causes the furuncle in the groin area. To treat furunculosis, antibiotics of a wide spectrum of action are used. Doctors often prescribe doxycycline and levofloxacin. Doxycycline is an antibiotic drug from the tetracycline series. The drug is effective against various microorganisms. The patient should take 400 mg of the drug in 24 hours. Treatment can last 7-10 days.
Levofloxacin exerts a destructive effect on the membrane of the cell wall. As a result of its effect, the structure of RNA changes and the cell breaks down. Therapy lasts 5 days. A man should take no more than 500 mg per day. The drug is effective against bacteria of different classes.
Furunculosis is completely cured with a broad-spectrum antibiotic called gentamycin. The drug is used in the form of injections. Treatment lasts 7 days. The injections are put twice a day for 2 ml. The drug has a toxic effect on the beneficial intestinal microflora. Treatment is accompanied by taking medications that normalize the microflora.
For local use use antiseptic solutions and anti-inflammatory ointments. Before applying creams and ointments, the boil should be treated with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or medical alcohol. They disinfect the affected skin. Then, an ointment that draws pus is applied to the cleared area. Usually men use 20% ichthyol ointment or levomecol.
Ichthyoli ointment is made from birch tar and has a wide range of applications. Ichthyolkas draws a stagnant, purulent fluid from the boil and has an antiseptic effect. Compresses with ichthyol ointment should be done within 2-3 days. As soon as the pus stops pumping, compresses stop using. Further it is necessary to use regenerating ointments. Levomekol has an action similar to ichthyol, but it is used until the wound completely heals.
Treatment of furuncles on the groin includes strengthening immunity. For this it is necessary to drink immunomodulators. These drugs strengthen immunity, and reduce the possibility of acquiring an infection. Doctors often prescribe drugs prepared from the extract of Echinacea purpurea. It strengthens the immune system and strengthens the body's resistance to various diseases. For men, you can use the tablet "Immunal".The medicine is taken inside in the morning. The drug should be drunk for 30 days.
Compresses based on bacteriophage of staphylococcal are used to control boils. The preparation contains a microorganism that destroys staphylococcus aureus. Compress is made by an undiluted live bacteriophage. The drug is left for 20 minutes. After using the compress, do not treat the boil with an antiseptic solution. It can kill a useful microorganism.
Preventive measures
Prevention of furunculosis includes a number of activities that are mandatory:
- Compliance with personal hygiene;
- Reception of preventive drugs;
- Health preservation.
The furuncle in the groin is a very unpleasant disease. The patient will not wish to experience such feelings. You should not try to squeeze out or independently pick open the formed boil. Self-treatment can lead to a breakthrough in the internal tissues or organs. This pathology leads to sepsis in men. Further treatment should be instant and prompt.
In order to avoid the appearance of a sore again, it is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene. A man should take a shower every day using a special gel. Do not use antibacterial gel, since the pathogenic microorganism will quickly spread throughout the body. The underwear should always be clean and dry. It is necessary to change clothes once in 1-2 days. After visiting the street, the hands should be washed or wiped with an antiseptic solution.
To combat relapse of the disease, it is recommended that a man take medical brewer's yeast. They can be purchased in grocery. For prophylaxis, only a living product is suitable. Powder for treatment is not used. Yeast can be bought at a pharmacy. The drug is available in the form of tablets. Additional components may be included in the dosage form. Brewer's yeast with Echinacea has a good combined effect. The plant strengthens the immune system, and the yeast fights against staphylococcus. Treatment can be carried out for three months. The advantage of such prevention is the strengthening of the health of the whole body of a man. The drug is taken differently. In order to find out the scheme of treatment, it is necessary to consult a pharmacist.
If a man finds a furuncle in the groin, he should consult a specialist. The dermatologist will choose the right therapy and prescribe the treatment.
