Question 1

why is my boil itchy? it has drained so the itchiness does it mean that it is healing and what should i do for the itching?

Accepted Answer

Benedryl cream: Boils itch.  If it is swelling up again, it may need to be drained again.  Benedryl cream (unless you are allergic to it) should help.

Question 2

what should i do about a boil that will not drain, but is not painful at all? started out hard and painful, but is now soft and unnoticeable minus the unsightliness of a large (by large i mean maybe 3/4" across) on my arm. it's now been about 8 days

Accepted Answer

Plan: Good to look at this "boil". May be you need antibiotic for treatment. Please, make appointment with doctor.

Question 3

i have a boil. my doctor cut it and it's draining.  how do i get that hard part out? it looks like it's right there.

Accepted Answer

Abscess: You should follow up with the doctor to make sure all the pus has drained.

Question 4

should i get a mrsa boil lanced? i have an abscess from mrsa on the back of the neck at the base of my skull. it is not draining or open. saw dr. two days ago, prescribed septra. it has increased in size over the first night, seems about the same size on

Accepted Answer

There : There is a possibilty that the abscess you are dealing with is not sensitive to septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). If you have not noticed an improvement after about 3 days, then it's likely you will need a different antibiotic, and/or a I&D (incision and drainage). A boil/abscess is an infection directly beneath the skin, and should be of no concern regarding it's location, however if left untreated it can cause an infection in the blood and this is a serious situation that can be life threatening.
Please seek a follow up if not done so already.
Good luck.

Question 5

10 years i got a boil under my arm and the nurse put a patch to drain the pus. and i was left with a bump/ball. how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Surgery Likely: If this happened about 10 years ago it likely is a cyst or scar tissue left if you are having no problems with it.Likely depending on the size and location this can be done outpatient or maybe in the surgeons office.

Question 6

i had a boil on my chin after plucking hair. it finally swelled and drained. now i have a hard lump about 1 inch. how can i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Time: The firm area is a consolidation of the boil as the body is slowly taking care of it.  Don't mess with it as it may cause scarring underneath the skin and you may en up with a permanent hard spot.

Question 7

how to drain boil?

Accepted Answer

To drain boil: It is a surgical technique to drain the boil- a collection of pus . We utilize fine surgical instruments utilizing sterile technique and local anesthesia so it doesn't hurt.

Question 8

boil drains, should you pour peroxide on it and cover it?

Accepted Answer

Rupture: When a boil ruptures, generally drainage of pus-like discharge will ensue.  It's best to keep the affected area covered while the boil heals on its on.  There is nothing otherwise that needs to be done than to keep the affected area clean, dry and dressed.  It can take 1-2 weeks to completely heal, dependent on the size of the boil.

Question 9

i have a large boil ,today it started to drain, should i be seen ? the pain is horrible

Accepted Answer

Boil draining: Yes. Likely need antibiotics as well. f/u/ w/ doc urgent  care today

Question 10

how to remove a boil sac after the boil has drained and healed?

Accepted Answer

Surgically : Boils as a rule do not have sacs but similar appearing infected skin cysts or e.I.C. Do have sacs that need to be removed surgically 
to keep them from coming back.

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Why is my boil itchy? it has drained so the itchiness does it mean that it is healing and what should i do for the itching?

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What should i do about a boil that will not drain, but is not painful at all? started out hard and painful, but is now soft and unnoticeable minus the unsightliness of a large (by large i mean maybe 3/4" across) on my arm. it's now been about 8 days

A member asked:

I have a boil. my doctor cut it and it's draining. how do i get that hard part out? it looks like it's right there.

A member asked:

Should i get a mrsa boil lanced? i have an abscess from mrsa on the back of the neck at the base of my skull. it is not draining or open. saw dr. two days ago, prescribed septra. it has increased in size over the first night, seems about the same size on

A member asked:

10 years i got a boil under my arm and the nurse put a patch to drain the pus. and i was left with a bump/ball. how do i get rid of it?

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I had a boil on my chin after plucking hair. it finally swelled and drained. now i have a hard lump about 1 inch. how can i get rid of it?

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How to drain boil?

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Boil drains, should you pour peroxide on it and cover it?

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I have a large boil ,today it started to drain, should i be seen ? the pain is horrible

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How to remove a boil sac after the boil has drained and healed?

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