Question 1

have boil or what i think is a boil on my buttocks iv been using drawing sab for two days it looks to be coming to head  today woke up with sore goin?

Accepted Answer

See doc: you may need antibiotics or even an I&amp;D to be done.  Good luck.

Question 2

what is a boil?

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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

can lancing a boil hurt?

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Boil: The actual procedure of lancing a boil can cause some pain and is often treated with an anesthetic prior to lancing the boil.

Question 5

how does a boil wound heal?

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Drainage: These "abscesses" need to drain and be kept moist and clean to facilitate drainage to promote healing. Some times incision and packing is needed when large and/or deep.

Question 6

is a boil plaster necessary?

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It is often: a recommended treatment.  If unable to apply to the area soaking in a tub of warm water and epsom's salts could help. If not able to drain, see your doctor for a surgical drainage.

Question 7

should you ever squeeze a boil?

Accepted Answer

Skin Infections: Thank you for asking this question. The answer, is absolutely not. You can push the bacteria deeper into the tissue and cause significant complications.

Question 8

how to stop a boil from hurting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

once a boil has popped now what?

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 10

what could make a boil not heal?

Accepted Answer

Healing: If you actually have an abscess than it may need to be incised and drained for healing. If you have some form of immune compromise that could delay healing.

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