How to treat a boil: recommendations of a specialist
A furuncle is a purulent inflammation of the hair bulb and the sebaceous gland, which is located next to it. Doctors call the appearance of multiple boils on different areas of the skin furunculosis. Causes of furunculosis: staphylococcal infections that provoke the development of a purulent-inflammatory process.
Most often boils appear on parts of the body that are subject to friction, often sweat or are covered with fluffy hair (neck, face, armpits and legs). There are also boils in intimate places. The cause of boils, like carbuncles, is a bacterial infection that gets into cuts and microtraumas. When general immunity is reduced, staphylococci and streptococci can cause purulent inflammation.
It is strictly forbidden to remove the boil yourself! By squeezing the boil, you can cause the infection to spread to deeper tissues, as a result of which it will enter the blood and lead to the development of dangerous complications. Purulent abscesses should be treated by a doctor!
Factors provoking the development of boils:
- adolescence;
- non-observance of personal hygiene and sanitary standards;
- hormonal disorders;
- reception of specific drugs (cytostatics, immunosuppressants);
- increased sweating;
- skin disease;
- immunodeficiency states, hypovitaminosis, vitamin deficiency.
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Clinical manifestations of furunculosis
Symptoms of the disease depend on the following factors: stage of the inflammatory process, location and state of immunity. Boils are most often found on the neck (back), face (nasolabial triangle), forearms, thighs, and buttocks. Tetanus on the ass in the initial stage can be treated at home.
Symptoms of a furuncle on the face: pain at the site of inflammation, which increases with facial movements, the presence of a cosmetic defect, general malaise, a slight increase in temperature. Furuncles on the face should be treated with the utmost care, since the veins of the face are closely connected with the veins of the skull. A large mole on the face can provoke meningitis.
Clinical manifestations of a boil in the inguinal region: pain, inflammation of the lymph nodes located at the site of injury, inflammation of the lymphatic vessel. Among boils that develop in the genital area, the most specific boil of the labia majora.
Boils with the most pronounced symptoms are usually found on the buttocks and thighs. Read about what a mature boil looks like in the next section.Stages of furuncle development
At first, a red spot appears on the skin. At the same time, the skin thickens and swells. A pain syndrome joins. The furuncle "grows" and a purulent cavity with a necrotic core develops in its center. After "ripening", the boil opens, and pus flows out. After the rod has come out of the boil, there is relief. The skin gradually heals. A small light scar is formed at the site of inflammation. The whole process takes from several days to a month. We remind you once again - you should not squeeze out the boil yourself. This can lead to serious consequences (osteomyelitis, meningitis, septic arthritis, etc.). Medicines and ointments for boils should be prescribed only by a doctor.
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How to treat a boil
Treatment of the disease in most cases is conservative. Surgical dissection of the furuncle is rarely performed. This operation is performed under local anesthesia. Traditional methods of treatment include the use of aseptics and physiotherapy (UHF therapy, electrophoresis with antimicrobial drugs). Antibiotics for furunculosis are prescribed at a high risk of complications, as well as for weakened patients with immunodeficiency conditions. Boils on the face, the presence of diabetes in the anamnesis are indications for prescribing antibiotics. After dissection of the carbuncle, the surgeon may also recommend taking antibacterial drugs.
Child moles
Pediatricians name various reasons for the appearance of boils on the skin of a child. Such factors include:
- poor nutrition and weakened immunity;
- disorders of metabolism;
- increased sweating and lack of fresh air;
- endocrine disorders
- hypothermia, overheating;
- frequent colds, infections, stressful situations;
- non-observance of personal hygiene.
It is not worth treating even a single boil at home. It is wiser to consult a pediatrician who, after an examination, will recommend medical treatment, which usually includes painkillers and antiseptics. In the case of an internal boil, consultation with a pediatrician is mandatory.
Prevention of boils
Simple rules will help reduce the risk of the disease, among which the following should be noted: nutritious food, walks in the fresh air, compliance with personal hygiene, mandatory treatment of scratches with antiseptics, application of a sterile bandage for sores and cuts. In addition, if you have a boil, to prevent further infection, we recommend refraining from visiting the pool and sauna, regularly changing bandages, using antibacterial soap, and paying close attention to personal hygiene.
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