Question 1

i have large boils. busted one with brownish green blood pus and had foul odor. should i be worried? have holes from others too.

Accepted Answer

R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs.

Question 2

how do you get the blood out of a boil to get the pus out?

Accepted Answer

Boils: Consult your PCP. He probably will perform minor surgery to lance the boil

Question 3

what should i do if my boil is filled with dark blood but no pus?

Accepted Answer

: How big is the boil and its location? Most boils break and drain by themselves. Yes, sometimes pus mixes with blood and the content looks like blood.

Question 4

have boil between butt cheeks.tried squeezing it, only blood and clear pus came out and tore skin off top.now hurts bad and is really big. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: Sounds like  a pilonidal cyst or a rectal abscess, but either one often requires surgical intervention with an incision and drainage procedure, and possibly antibiotics, etc, ...You should get this evaluated and treated by a dr.  Good luck.

Question 5

i have a boil in the pelvic area i was in tub and pus and blood came out is this almost over?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I still would see a gynecologist or your dermatologist to see if the infection has totally resolved.

Question 6

i often get purple colored boil like things on the back of my thighs filledvwith mostly blood some pus not much. what are they? how to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: A type of acne, possibly hidradenitis suppuritiva. A dermatologist will help you, possibly with a low dose of minocycline or doxycycline over a period of months. Meanwhile you can try daily application of 2 1/2% or 5% benzoyl peroxide gel [cream]. Be careful because this is a bleaching agent.

Question 7

i noticed a painful boil on my left buttocks 4 days ago. yesterday it popped on its own and drained pus and blood. pain is decreasing. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

This is good: Continue with good hygiene. Do not touch the area. And see if it resolves now on its own. If worsens go to doctor

Question 8

i have a boil in an embarrassing place. i have drained it several times and a lot of blood/pus has come out. several blood clots have come out. help!!

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: You need to see your PCP soon for several reasons. Exam for underlying cause and effective treatment. If no PCP, urgent care center or ER.

Question 9

i have a boil on my inner thigh and it popped about 3-4  days ago. however recently for about the last 2 days the wound has been bleeding profusely, no pus, just blood. i've been putting a bandaid on it so i could endure going out the day. ?

Accepted Answer

Vascular erosion: Abscess may have eroded into Saphenous Vein and will not stop without Surgical attention. Go to ER ASAP
iN THE MEANTIME PLACE A COMPRESSION BANDAGE on it

Question 10

on my right inner thigh i get 6-7 boil type bumps, usually filled with blood, no pus and they scar purple and are always re-appearing.

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis: Hidradenitis suppurativa is an condition found in this area in which apocrine glands become inflamed. Sinus tracts and cysts can develop as a result. Flareups are treated with oral and topical antibiotics. In severe recurrent cases, the problem areas can be removed by plastic surgeons. Minimizing friction by wearing comfortable clothing is recommended. See a dermatologist to check for this.

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I have large boils. busted one with brownish green blood pus and had foul odor. should i be worried? have holes from others too.

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How do you get the blood out of a boil to get the pus out?

A member asked:

What should i do if my boil is filled with dark blood but no pus?

A member asked:

Have boil between butt cheeks.tried squeezing it, only blood and clear pus came out and tore skin off top.now hurts bad and is really big. what to do?

A member asked:

I have a boil in the pelvic area i was in tub and pus and blood came out is this almost over?

A member asked:

I often get purple colored boil like things on the back of my thighs filledvwith mostly blood some pus not much. what are they? how to prevent?

A member asked:

I noticed a painful boil on my left buttocks 4 days ago. yesterday it popped on its own and drained pus and blood. pain is decreasing. should i worry?

A member asked:

I have a boil in an embarrassing place. i have drained it several times and a lot of blood/pus has come out. several blood clots have come out. help!!

A member asked:

I have a boil on my inner thigh and it popped about 3-4 days ago. however recently for about the last 2 days the wound has been bleeding profusely, no pus, just blood. i've been putting a bandaid on it so i could endure going out the day. ?

A member asked:

On my right inner thigh i get 6-7 boil type bumps, usually filled with blood, no pus and they scar purple and are always re-appearing.

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