Question 1

how do you tell the difference between a boil,  whitehead pimple, and cyst?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: Some are bigger, some are smaller and some are more or less inflammatory.  Let your treating doctor decide.

Question 2

what's the difference between a cyst and a boil?

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Germs: A cyst is a collection of fluid that is not infected. Boil is a common term for an abscess in the skin, that means bacteria penetrated the skin and caused an infection.

Question 3

what is boil vs cyst?

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Boil vs cyst: A "boil" is simply a skin abscess where a bacterial infection has caused a collection of pus.  The pus needs to be removed/drained.  A cyst is usually the result of a blocked skin pore.  The cyst material is usually the normally sloughed off skin cells that cannot simply float away.  The collect within the cyst.  Cysts do not always need to be treated unless they continue to grow get infected.

Question 4

i keep getting boils or cysts on my body what are some reasons for this?

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Many: Check with your doc for issues,but could be due to colonization Os the nose with pathogenic bacteria. See your doc

Question 5

do all boils or sebaceous cysts need to be cut out or drained?

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Not required. : Sebaceous cysts are occluded hair follicles or pores that collect sebum. Although they will not go away on their own, as long as they are not infected, they do not need to be cut out or drained. If they continue to grow in size, or become infected, they will need surgical treatment. The term "boil" implies that the lesion is already infected. If not draining, they require surgical drainage.

Question 6

should i be scared if my boil under my arm became a cysts.. its a big hole under my arm ?

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I think that this: warrants medical eval. Too many variables to know what exactly is going on in your axilla.

Question 7

how to tell if it's a pilonidal cyst, boil, or other?

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Look carefully: And you can see a dimple if it is a pilonidal cyst.  Sometimes it is difficult or even impossible to tell.  Initial treatment is same for both--antibiotics and local heat.  But different when it comes to definitive surgery.  You need to show it to a surgeon for definitive answer.  It is a pain in the you know where.

Question 8

my 3 year old daughter is suffering from boils/cyst she has three now ?

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Multiple/recurrent: She may have an MRSA infection of the skin and her immune system should be evaluated to rule out possible immune defects. It would be helpful to have a photo sent to an inbox consultation with Healthtap. A culture of the material in the cyst may be useful. In addition, keep the skin clean and dry and avoid skin irritation. Please see your PCP.

Question 9

is there a skin condition that could make one prone to boils and/or cysts?

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: In my opinion recurrent pustules &amp; boils are caused by staphyllococal bacteria which colonize the skin of some people. The boils come in crops. The most effective treatment, in my experience, is a prolonged course of a potent antistaph antibiotic like dicloxacillin given for a few weeks. People who are allergic to penicillin can't take it, however. Cephalexin can be used in these people

Question 10

i am suffering from cysts and boils since one month on my face, which is very irritating, please provide a permanent solution for this ?

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See physician: Obtain culture concerned MRSA as cause with appropriate care antibiotics you will be right again.

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I keep getting boils or cysts on my body what are some reasons for this?

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Do all boils or sebaceous cysts need to be cut out or drained?

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Should i be scared if my boil under my arm became a cysts.. its a big hole under my arm ?

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How to tell if it's a pilonidal cyst, boil, or other?

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My 3 year old daughter is suffering from boils/cyst she has three now ?

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Is there a skin condition that could make one prone to boils and/or cysts?

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I am suffering from cysts and boils since one month on my face, which is very irritating, please provide a permanent solution for this ?

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