Question 1

my daughter have some boils on her neck and they itches when she itch them they burst and her skin peal the boils have a water liquid inside.. can i use antibiotic powder to get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not.: Sometimes, minor skin infections can resolve with the help of powders containing antibiotics such as neomycin, bacitracin, or polymyxin. In situations where there are blisters forming first, and then break later (and is not viral like chicken pox), a patient usually needs oral antibiotics such as Keflex (cephalexin), Bactrim, etc... Sometimes, a cream called Bactroban (mupirocin) is effective.

Question 2

what causes boils on a new born baby's head?

Accepted Answer

Probably  pustule(s): True "boil" is very unusual in newborn.  Superficial pustules (blisters containing cloudy fluid) can be caused by staph infection.

Question 3

what could cause a persistent skin boil?

Accepted Answer

See below: A boil is a bacterial infection of the skin.  A persistent boil would result from infection with an aggressive bacteria that the body's normal defense mechanisms cannot overcome.

Question 4

what causes boils on head and underarms regularly?

Accepted Answer

Boils: Boils on scalp and underarms could be caused by acne, hidradenitis, bacterial infections and a number of other causes.  Please have this evaluated by your dermatologist for a more definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

i have had repeated cases of boils on my neck over 10 years now. right in front of my neck. it does not affecr me when swallowing. what could be the cause and how do i treat and prevent it.

Accepted Answer

Go to a Skin: Specialist called a Dermatologist. The recurrent boils may not just be simple boils. Differential dx include folliculitis, Hidradentitis, Sporotrichosis, Leishmaniasis, Tuleremia, Myiasis, Botryomycosis, Nontuberculous mycobacteria, blastomycosis etc. Check your immune system. Good luck!

Question 6

what causes blister or boils on the back of the head or scalp ?

Accepted Answer

Boils: usually some type of skin infection.  Possible allergic reaction.  If only one side of scalp, consider shingles.

Question 7

what are the painful boils on my armpits ?sometimes they are full of puss and blood, it makes my skin very itchy,  its red , and causes discoloration.

Accepted Answer

Abscess: First no antiperspirants only deodorants
second warm soaks
third call your doctor this condition needs treatment possibly lancing the lesion draining the pus and starting antibiotics. Do this today

Question 8

what is treatment and cause for skin boil on leg with pain and some size large some medium some mole size who is doctor consult this?

Accepted Answer

Rash : Rashes need to be seen to be diagnosed Maybe you can see a doctor via telemedicine

Question 9

can staph infected boils be deep in the skin where you can't see them but only feel them? will you always be able to visibly see boils on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Not staph: A lump under the skin, not breaking through to the surface, almost certainly is not a boil or any other kind of staph infection. See your doctor if the lump persists or you otherwise remain concerned, but no worries about staph.

Question 10

are boils on the nape of neck life threatening?

Accepted Answer

ItBoilsDownToThis:: Boils anywhere could be life-threatening if big or deep enough or near vital structures like,,,,in the neck! First, don't pick it, stick it or squeeze it.If it's small, like a pimple or small boil,see if your body can deal with it using a warm compress.Anything else,get it looked at in person by a doctor,who can decide what needs to be done and/or if you need any medications,or if tests are needed

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My daughter have some boils on her neck and they itches when she itch them they burst and her skin peal the boils have a water liquid inside.. can i use antibiotic powder to get rid of them?

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What causes boils on a new born baby's head?

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What could cause a persistent skin boil?

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What causes boils on head and underarms regularly?

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I have had repeated cases of boils on my neck over 10 years now. right in front of my neck. it does not affecr me when swallowing. what could be the cause and how do i treat and prevent it.

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What causes blister or boils on the back of the head or scalp ?

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What are the painful boils on my armpits ?sometimes they are full of puss and blood, it makes my skin very itchy, its red , and causes discoloration.

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What is treatment and cause for skin boil on leg with pain and some size large some medium some mole size who is doctor consult this?

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Can staph infected boils be deep in the skin where you can't see them but only feel them? will you always be able to visibly see boils on the skin?

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