Hidradenitis (Boil)
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Golondrino is the popular Mexican name for a painful inflammation that appears in the armpit, generally from infection of the sweat glands or a follicle in the area. A red, tender lump that may collect pus usually forms.
Common symptoms: Painful lump in the armpit, redness and local warmth, discomfort when moving the arm, and sometimes drainage of discharge.
When to see a doctor? Evaluation is advisable when the lump grows, hurts a lot, is accompanied by fever, or comes back repeatedly.
Which specialist treats it? Dermatology handles conditions of the skin and its associated glands, and is the field that guides the management of golondrino. Avoiding handling it yourself and letting a professional examine it is the safest option.
Data on 47 doctors who treat hidradenitis (boil)
Which specialist treats hidradenitis (boil)?
A boil or skin abscess should be evaluated by a dermatologist, who will determine the right treatment based on the size and location of the lesion. Find dermatologists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hidradenitis (boil)
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is hidradenitis (boil)?
Golondrino is the popular Mexican name for a painful inflammation that appears in the armpit, generally from infection of the sweat glands or a follicle in the area. A red, tender lump that may collect pus usually forms.
Which doctor treats hidradenitis (boil)?
A boil or skin abscess should be evaluated by a dermatologist, who will determine the right treatment based on the size and location of the lesion. Find dermatologists.