Cystic boils, Cystic Acne Boils, Causes and Treatment
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Loading ...Cystic Boils are the result of a bacterial infection that enters the body through hair follicles. The invading bacterium is generally Staphylococcus aureus. Once the hair follicle becomes infected, white blood cells, dead skin cells and blood accumulate and pus forms. Furuncles (single boil) and carbuncles (multiple boils in an area) form abscess deep below the skin. Many things can cause a boil, for example, slivers of wood and foreign objects can result in a boil as can break skin and an acne infection. Cystic boils can also form from acne lesions. Cystic acne is a severe form of acne with deep, swollen and often painful lesions and firm nodules in the center. They often appear on the face and may require surgical incision to remove.
Cystic boils may also impact other areas of the body. For example, Pilonidal cysts happen on the buttocks. Often after long trips or periods of sitting these cysts can result. Formed in the hair follicles, these cystic boils can be tender, hot and may grow quite large. Antibiotic treatments and surgery may be used to treat the area. Often in cases of cystic boils heat is used to draw the pus and debris to the surface so the boil will rupture or can be lanced or surgically excised. When a fever and or chills are present medical attention should be sought. In addition if red lines emanate from the cystic boil, medical help should be enlisted quickly as this may be a sign that the infection has entered the blood stream.
Cystic boils are contagious. As a result utmost care should be taken to avoid spreading the infection to other areas of the body or to other people. Keep the area cleaned and dressed if appropriate. Keep hands away from the area lest the infection spread into carbuncles. Seek medical care if symptoms get worse or if fever is indicated.
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