Question 1

does a boil have a type of core how do i tell its drained?

Accepted Answer

Boil: Boils do not really have a core.  It is more a big nodule of pus and inflammation.  If the lesion is draining, it should reduce in size and pain and should gradually go away.  If not, it may need to be opened more or you may need to take an antibiotic.

Question 2

what is a boil?

Accepted Answer

Infected skin tissue: Infxn under skin. Needs opened, drained and antibiotics for a few days.

Question 3

what makes a boil pop?

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Pressure & erosion: Likely a combination of processes. An infection or inflammed area exudes chemical messengers that draw white blood cells in to do battle, so fluid builds up. Also, one way the body trys to heal itself is by drainage of what it can, so the tissues thin and rupture to let the pus/fluid/infection out.

Question 4

how to stop a boil from hurting?

Accepted Answer

Boil? Abscess?: You might need an incision and drainage to stop the pain.

Question 5

describe the features of a boil.?

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Boil on skin: A boil is a deeper seated skin infection - an abcess cavity which can be quite large and painful.  It is more common in younger people.  Most boils can be treated with drainage and the use of protective antibiotics.  See your general physician for treatment.

Question 6

if a boil pops should i squeeze it?

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No: Soak the boil with cotton balls in hot salt water for 15 minutes every few hours.  Use 1 table spoon salt in 1 liter of water. This will draw the rest of the pus out.  Squeezing it risks squeezing the pus deeper into the tissues.

Question 7

hi,

i would like to know what causes a boil?

Accepted Answer

Boil: A boil is a skin abcess caused by bacteria, usually staphyllococcus,invading the skin tissue. The body reacts by forming pus causing swelling,redness and tenderness. The abscess swelling must be relieved by either it spontaneously discharging the abscess contents or by having an incision performed by a physician or surgeon.

Question 8

what should i do to a boil that has be popped on its own?

Accepted Answer

Boil: A boil that has ruptured spontaneously depending on location should resolve spontaneously with local care. Soap water, and topicals such as bacitracin. If there are comorbidities such as diabetes will require additionalmedical attention antibiotics. If swollen red infection likely.  Certain areas of the body higher risk for complications face, groin in diabetes.

Question 9

how to treat a boil?

Accepted Answer

Compresses: Ideal first treatment of a boil would be warm compresses to encourage it to come to a head and self-drain.  Barring this, a surgical incision and drainage may be needed if it is especially large.

Question 10

what is the quickest way to drain a boil

Accepted Answer

See a doctor : Please do not perform this at home. See your doctor who will incise and drain the abscess under sterile conditions. You may end up causing  worse infection if you attempt this at home

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