I am a male with a boil that is slowwwwwly taking forever to heal between my thigh and scrotum.It has leaked recently and has given off this foul feminine odor.I have continued to bathe it,and resign to the fact that it will take time to heal.The odor is freaking me out though.Can you suggest how I can lessen the odor?
The boil is giving out an odor because it is infected. It is necessary to control the infection not only to control the smell but also to prevent complications such as septicemia. It is necessary to clean the wound meticulously, first with saline, then with an antiseptic using sterile precautions and then apply Betadine to the wound. Do this at least twice a day. Prevent contamination with dirty underclothing as much as possible. I would also recommend that you take Tetracycline 500 mg PO QDS for your infection.