Recurrent skin boils causes and treatment



Your question is extremely vague and it is practically impossible to tell you whether or not you have a serious problem with these boils. You have not mentioned where these boils are, you have not described their appearance or mentioned whether they hurt or itch, how long you have had them, or said anything about their number and frequency. In most cases, there is nothing serious about boils, and therefore no need for you to worry about them. A boil is simply an infection of a hair follicle by bacteria. A boil usually does not have any complications, and usually does not require any medical treatment either. When a hair follicle gets infected, it will first start to look slightly inflamed, after which pus will begin to collect, forming a boil; over the next few days, the boil will grow larger, and finally burst and drain.

This process usually takes place over the course of approximately a week, and does not require any medical treatment, unless it lasts longer, is extremely painful, or you also develop a fever. Otherwise, it is important to leave the boil alone - avoid touching it too much, and in particular you should never try to burst it or lance it yourself. If this needs to be done, it should be done by a doctor. At the most, you can apply a warm compress to soothe the pain and inflammation, and also hasten the healing process.

There are a few ways in which boils can become serious; these situations are rather rare, but it is good to be aware of them. A boil could turn into an abscess, which is very similar, but larger and much more dangerous. If you develop a fever, it could also mean that the infection from the boil has spread to your body or even caused what is known as blood poisoning.

answered by G R


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