Question 1

what are the causes of boils and how can you get rid of them?

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Boils: A boil is a localized infection in the skin that begins as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm, hard, and more tender. Eventually, the center of the boil softens and becomes filled with infection-fighting white blood cells from the bloodstream to eradicate the infection. This collection of white blood cells, bacteria, and proteins is known as pus.

Question 2

i got 3-4 boils (kind of pimples) on my head at the temple area.what is the possible reason for this and how to get rid?

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Meds: Many patients do well with over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations. Some patients require topical or oral antibiotics or retinoids as well. If the over the counter meds alone don't control your acne after a month of daily use, see a doctor for additional treatment options. It is important to be persistent, and some patients 'get worse before they get better'.

Question 3

how do i get rid of the pain. caused by the boil its getting bigger besides prescribed medications. i feel lik its getting larger n it hurts really bad?

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Follow-up: Sorry you are in pain.

What medications are you on, antibiotics?
Warm compresses can be used but if the pain persists and the boil is getting larger you need to see your physician for an evaluation.  Sometimes these will require drainage but this should be done by a physian.

Question 4

how to get rid of te pain of boils?

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Boils: It usually takes 2 -10 days once treatment is started. They are treated with antibiotics.

Question 5

how to get rid of boils?

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If you are: experiencing recurrent boils - I would encourage medical assessment to determine the  cause.

Question 6

how to get rid of a boil with just otc medicines?

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Hot soaks: Warm wet pads place over the boil will allow it to come to a head, break open and drain.  Do not squeeze it.  That may help to put bacteria into your blood stream.  If this does not help to resolve the issue, you may need antibiotics.  Be careful with otc remedies other than this because many are unregulated and may be harmful either directly or by inhibiting the use of appropriate treatment.

Question 7

how to get rid of boils that comes after every 2/3 months regularly?

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Boils: Mmay be colonized with MRSA ( methacillin resistent staph aureus)  or other staph. Wash daily, clean clothes , wash  after sweating. Can try Hibiclens - sold in pharmacies- used in the hospital prior to surgery. Decreases bacterial count. use 1-2 x/wk ( do not use in eyes , mouth mucus membranes or genitals). Would just also check CBC, immunoglobulins , sed rate.f/u/ w/ doc

Question 8

how to get rid of painful boils? and how do you get them?

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Heat: I typically tell my patients to put a cup of uncooked rice into a sock.  Tie off the end of the sock & place in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Rice is a terrific insulator of heat. Apply the sock to the boil for 5 seconds and pull away once it gets too hot. Repeat the process for a total of 20 minutes.  Perform 3-4x/day until it resolves. If it continues to worsen, go to the er.

Question 9

how to get rid of boils on my face?

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Acne: It is important to treat your acne so that you don't get permanent scarring.  Some patients wait too long before seeing their dermatologist to have their acne treated. Normally topical medicines and internal antibiotics are used to keep acne under control.  Boils will need a bacterial culture and internal antibiotics for treatment.

Question 10

how to get rid of pimple/boil on face?

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TLC: You can gentle soak the area with luke- warm water and gently express the contents but do not manipulate too much.

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