Boils - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Skin Boils
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Loading ...Boils are abscesses that in the skin generally caused by an infection from the Staphylococcus bacteria. Boils start off as tender spots that gradually become inflamed and can be quite tender to the touch. The bacteria cause white infection fighting cells to accumulate in mass and form a hard core deep under the skin. Fever and chills may accompany a boil infection as well. Boils are highly contagious and care should be taken while they are present. For example, avoid touching the infected area or the infection can spread. Also avoid cooking and handling food for others.
The Staphylococcus bacteria is present everywhere and isn’t always a threat. However, sometimes when there is a break in the skin an infection can occur resulting in a furuncle or a carbuncle. Also deep cystic acne can also lead to a boil forming. Furuncles are isolated boil lesions and carbuncles are multiple furuncles each with its own head.
During a boil outbreak multiple lesions or carbuncles are fairly common. When several abscesses form under armpits, it’s called Hidradenitis suppurativa. This form of boils may also appear in the groin area and is related to blocked sweat glands. Boils may also form on the butt and when they do, they are extremely uncomfortable and can be quite painful. They form in the crack and are called Pilonidal cysts. Taking long trips without taking a break or prolonged sitting may increase the risk associated with Pilonidal cysts.
While sometimes boils will have to be surgically removed, in most cases they can be treated without such drastic measures. Many boils for instance, go away on their own. Other boils rupture with a pus discharge made from necrotic debris. Whenever a boil is indicated proper care should include reducing the spread of infection through proper cleaning and dressing as well as disposal of soiled bandages.
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