Question 1

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

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

Question 2

what causes a boil on a baby's face?

Accepted Answer

Staph or strep: The most common cause for skin/soft tissue infection for all ages is staphylococcus or streptococcus.

Question 3

if 5 mth. old baby has mrsa(the skin disease that causes boils) doctor gave her medicine but what soap to wash her with?  she also has ezema on skin.

Accepted Answer

Baby w/MRSA & eczema: People with eczema often have increased numbers of staph on their skin. Staph worsen eczema by releasing their antigens onto skin which causes more inflammation. Studies show that improving eczema decreases those numbers. Your baby has antibiotics to treat the mrsa. Doing bleach baths with oatmeal bath powder and 1 tbs of clorox per baby tub mixed well and used daily helps decrease surface staph.

Question 4

what causes boils?

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Bacteria: Bacteria gain entrance to the skin and are fruitful and multiply. These are very common in the groin and in the under arm areas where shaving often results in ingrown hairs that get infected and turn in to infected cysts.  Generally it is best to have them drained by a skilled physician.Antibiotics usually help.  Never squeeze and try and pop them.

Question 5

what causes boils around the virgina?

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Poss. hidradenitis: You should see your doctor for an evaluation when you have an outbreak, but boils or abscesses can occur in any sweat or oil gland on the body.  The area around the vaginal opening has many of these glands, and anyone can develop an inflamed follicle occasionally.  Severe, large, or recurrent boils can be found in a skin condition known as hidradenitis suppurativa.

Question 6

what causes boils and how to treat them?

Accepted Answer

Staph, strep: Recurrent skin abscesses (boils) usually are due to staphylococcus, sometimes streptococcus. You may be a carrier. Antibiotics can help. See a doctor. Good luck!

Question 7

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 8

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 9

what causes boils on infants?

Accepted Answer

Viral and bacterial: Various viral and bacterial infections can cause boils on the skins of infants and older kids. Rarely, it can be caused by other causes that are more serious causes. The diagnosis is based on how they look, where they are, how are they progressing, response to treatment and associated symptoms. He/she should be examined by their physician for evaluation and treatment.

Question 10

what causes boils at the groin area?

Accepted Answer

Boils: Boils are usually caused by staph bacteria.  The bacteria often like warm, moist areas.  Sometimes boils need to be lanced and/or treated with antibiotics to clear them.  Using an antibacterial soap or wash may prove helpful for future eruptions.

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