What causes painful baltod?
Patient: I am frequently suffering from baltod since after marriage. Once I recovered from the first one the second one occur. It has been more than 12 Baltod within 3 month. Its really paininful. Although I am using Antibiotic and Pain Killing medicine advise by doctor. But my query why this is constantly happening. Doctor: HelloAs far as known to in this area "BALTOD " is known as frunculosis or ingrown hairs infection, causes may be :1 Diabetes ( not necessary in young persons ), in spite of this get in blood sugar examination for confirmation.2 Streptococcal infection i.e. resistant infection.3 Unhygienic care ,some times I have noted that due to improper skin care there develop infection the hairs root .So take bath with anti bacterial soap .Get in blood examination for culture and drug sensitivity test for proper antibiotics.Also get in stool examination  as sometimes worm infection also produces recurrent baltod.So consult a dermatologist and get his opinion.Good luck.