I have been suffering from abscesses for over 5 years now, the very first was at the top of my spine where I have a partial hole from an infection I had at birth. Then I developed them on my bottom, and now they are on my vaginal lips. I've always had to have them lanced, and prescribed dioxycyclin (spelling?) Or some other strong antibiotic. They are VERY painful, and are constantly reoccurring. I take Epsom salt baths, use hot compresses, drawing salve, and clean them very often. I have thin hair and no longer shave with a razor head. What can I do to prevent this? I'm tired of always being in pain and too embarrassed to wear a bathing suit because of all the scars from having them lanced.