Bring to the boil or bring to a boil

 

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Causes of boils

Boil symptoms

When to seek medical help

Exams and tests

Boil Treatment - Home Remedies

Treatment of boils

Next Step - Follow Up

Prevent boils

Outlook:

Initially, the skin at the infected site becomes red and forms a soft lump. After 4 to 7 days, pus will collect under the skin and the lump will begin to turn white.

 

The most common places for boils are the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. When it forms on the eyelid, it is called a stye. When multiple boils appear in clusters, it's a more serious type of infection called carbuncle.

Causes of boils:

Most boils are caused by bacteria (staphylococci). This bacterium can enter the body through small cuts or cuts in the skin or can migrate to hair follicles.

 

Diabetes

immune system problems

poor diet

poor hygiene

Additional boils may appear around the original boil.

You may get a fever. Lymph nodes may swell.

when to seek medical help

I have a fever.

I have swollen lymph nodes.

The skin around the boil becomes red or has red streaks.

The pain intensifies. There is no expiration date for cooking.

A second boil appears:

You have a heart murmur, diabetes, some kind of immune system problem, or you're taking immunosuppressants (such as corticosteroids or chemotherapy) and have boils.

Boils usually do not require immediate emergency treatment. However, if you feel unwell and have a high fever or chills associated with an infection, you should go to a hospital emergency room.

Exams and tests:

A doctor can make a diagnosis based on a physical examination. Many parts of the body can be affected by this skin infection, so some of the questions and tests may relate to other parts of the body.

 

Apply a warm compress and soak the boil in lukewarm water. This will help relieve pain and draw pus to the surface. Once the boiling peaks, repeated soaking will crack it. You can make a warm compress by soaking a washcloth in warm water and squeezing out excess water.

When the boil is gone, wash it with antibacterial soap until it is clear of pus, then clean it with rubbing alcohol. Apply a medicated ointment (local antibiotic) and a bandage. Continue to wash the affected area 2-3 times a day and use warm compresses until the wound heals. Do not pop a boil with a needle. This can make the infection worse.

Treatment of boils:

Additional blood tests are done if the severity of the infection is a concern. If the boil does pass, cultures can be done to identify the type of bacteria causing the infection and to determine if the appropriate antibiotics have been given.

Next Step - Follow Up:

Whether the boil is drained at home or punctured by a doctor, the infected area should be cleaned two to three times a day until the wound heals.After washing, apply an antibiotic ointment. , cover with a bandage. Call your doctor if the affected area turns red or looks like it could become infected again.

Prevent boils:

You can prevent boils by following these guidelines:

 

 

Thoroughly wash clothes, bedding, and towels of infected family members.

Cleans and treats minor skin blemishes.

Most boils can be cured with simple home remedies.