Question 1

i have a wart/boil on my shoulder, colored like my skin tone, for several weeks. i have never had a wart/boil in my life. i am a 53 year old male.

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Wart/boil: Anyone can get a wart or boil at any point in their life, regardless of not having a prior history.  They should, however, resolve within weeks, so if it isn't showing signs of resolving very soon, you should see a dermatologist to rule out skin cancer.

Question 2

had a boil/blister on shoulder dr said could be viral infection. been gone for a mth but has a scar & still pains. is that normal?

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Need more info: There is a difference between a "boil" &amp; a blister. One could be  bacterial the other viral or just fluid.If it still hurts  after a month iy should be looked at by your family physician and/or a dermatologist.

Question 3

my son had boils for a long time.the other day it erupted and give bad smell.what is it .and what should be done..is it somethin is it something to be afraid of.it grows on top of his shoulder and look like pimples..it erupted the other day and give bad s

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It : It sounds as though your son may have a skin infection with abscesses or "boils". These usually start out as tender, red areas which become hard and then eventually develop a "head" of white pus. Once this drains, the area usually heals on its own. Most of these are caused by staphylococcus aureas, a common bacteria found on the skin. Occasionally, however, the can be caused by mrsa, the antibiotic resistent kind of staph bacteria.

Next time your son develops one of these infections, start out by applying warm compresses to the area to help draw the infection out. Then, you should take him to his doctor so that they can drain it, test for what bacteria is causing it and be able to treat him appropriately - sometimes with antibiotics, sometimes just with drainage. If he ever develops fever, chills, or feels ill with this infection, call his doctor immediately.

You can try and prevent these infections by practicing good hygiene and using anti-bacterial soaps. His doctor may have other suggestions for prevention.

Question 4

i have a boil or pimple on my left shoulder right under my neck. it gets painful and inflamed sometimes and sometimes it calms down. red when flares u?

Accepted Answer

Follow up: This may be an infected or inflamed lymph node. Followup with doctor for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

shoulder pain. boils. are these connected. pain travelling from shoulder down to elbow. swollen index finger?

Accepted Answer

And?: What are you doing about it? It doesn't sound like you can wait past today without addressing this immediately with a health care professional.  Things can get worse, much, much worse, in the next couple of hours.  I would act now to address this.

Question 6

i have a boil in (r) armpit, pain feels like its shooting into breast as well as shoulder. is that normal with a boil?

Accepted Answer

See doc : Although this may be a small cyst that has become infected, and hence the pain, you ought to have it evaluated and txed.See dermatologist

Question 7

coughing up blood. blood test showed raised white blood cells. lots of boils. pain in shoulder back and fingers. tired all time. loss of appetite?

Accepted Answer

Blood cough: Okay you need to go and see your doctor asap. Coughing up blood is not a normal thing. Also you have raised wc's and pain  and tiredness - this points to an infection usually bacterial. You need a chest x-ray and treatment.

Question 8

how to cure boils?

Accepted Answer

Boils: This is a hard question online. It surely depends on where, how much and several other things about the boils. Some need antibiotics and some need surgical drainage. But, in my experience a physician needs to evaluate them.

Question 9

how can boil be treated?

Accepted Answer

By draining: A boil is collection of infection in the form of pus in the skin area. It needs to be drained otherwise it can spread into your body and cause more severe problems.

Sometimes a small boil can be treated with antibiotics only.

Question 10

what causes repeat boils?

Accepted Answer

Weak immunity: Recurrent boils can occur as a result of host immunosuppression, such as from diabetes or HIV infection. Preventive measures for reducing the spread of the responsible bacteria (usually staphylococcus) can help reduce risk for recurrent skin infection.

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I have a wart/boil on my shoulder, colored like my skin tone, for several weeks. i have never had a wart/boil in my life. i am a 53 year old male.

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Had a boil/blister on shoulder dr said could be viral infection. been gone for a mth but has a scar & still pains. is that normal?

A member asked:

My son had boils for a long time.the other day it erupted and give bad smell.what is it .and what should be done..is it somethin is it something to be afraid of.it grows on top of his shoulder and look like pimples..it erupted the other day and give bad s

A member asked:

I have a boil or pimple on my left shoulder right under my neck. it gets painful and inflamed sometimes and sometimes it calms down. red when flares u?

A member asked:

Shoulder pain. boils. are these connected. pain travelling from shoulder down to elbow. swollen index finger?

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I have a boil in (r) armpit, pain feels like its shooting into breast as well as shoulder. is that normal with a boil?

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Coughing up blood. blood test showed raised white blood cells. lots of boils. pain in shoulder back and fingers. tired all time. loss of appetite?

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How to cure boils?

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How can boil be treated?

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What causes repeat boils?

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