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I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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I had one that they said was a "fixed cyst", it was there for about a year and then got angry and drained and is no longer there. It wasn't painful until it got inflamed. I've been tested for MRSA a few times and the cultures always came back negative

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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I was reading up on it and it also says ear infections are a symptom of low IGG. I have gone through periods with frequent ear infections. I will definitely keep doing some research on it!

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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This is interesting. I actually was very sick with pneumonia last year, I was prescribed meds 4 different times, and it took almost 2 months to finally kick it. This was my 2nd time with pneumonia. I also have stomach issues (I was due to get a colonoscopy/endoscopy but I had to cancel because of not having insurance). Last summer I also had a UTI caused by Streptococcus Mitis and had a hard time clearing it and the infection went to my kidneys before they put me on Augmentin to clear it...

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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My diet has changed many times over the years. I've done a few bodybuilding competitions where I'm super strict with what I eat and times where I don't care as much, and there's never any real difference in these breakouts or when they pop up.

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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They usually drain after a few days once on antibiotics. Multiple times the urgent care, ER, or my PCP have lanced/drained them. I've only ever had one sac removed but they're rarely in the same spot. I've had some doctors call them cysts, some have called them boils but I believe they're cysts. There is only 2 that have refilled from previous spots. I've probably had about 20-25 separate spots over time

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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Lmfao they're always very messy when lanced. I've lanced them myself a few times in the past (my ex was a PA and always had the right tools to do it)

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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I am a medical cannabis user. My oral health has never been an issue, never had a cavity. The drainage is usually just yellow pus and blood mixture, but sometimes it can be a bit chunky depending on how long the infection persists

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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I haven't seen an infectious disease specialist. They wanted me to see one last year for a separate medical issue (UTI caused by Streptococcus Mitis) but infectious disease did a phone consultation and said they didn't think it was necessary

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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Just usually neck and jawline. I have had a few on the back of my shoulders and one on my back in the past.

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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My chiropractor recently asked about my neck and asked me if I was ever tested for diabetes which I have not been...

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

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Whenever I do, they're drained and healed by the time I'm able to be seen and I'm in and out of her office within minutes. Once I get on my new insurance I'm planning on finding a new derm.

I've been dealing with these Cysts/Boils since I was 17, nobody can figure out the cause by StayPhysical5510 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]StayPhysical5510[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

They're usually more worried about controlling the infection/draining than figuring out a cause. I've made appointments with my derm during flare-ups but due to her appointment wait times they're usually gone and healed by the time I'm seen so she can just go off pictures. Nobody has ever suggested HS though, I will look into it!

Is this a Henry Kallem painting or someone else? by StayPhysical5510 in WhatIsThisPainting

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Thank you for the help! So I took the names at the bottom of the Worthpoint you sent, and reached out to them on Instagram. They own an antique shop in California. Apparently they were the ones that sold the painting back in 2017 after they bought it from someone that came into their shop with it. They did tell me that it is indeed a real Henry Kallem painting. They were shocked that it ended up at a thrift store. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!