Question 1

what is boil vs cyst?

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Boil vs cyst: A "boil" is simply a skin abscess where a bacterial infection has caused a collection of pus.  The pus needs to be removed/drained.  A cyst is usually the result of a blocked skin pore.  The cyst material is usually the normally sloughed off skin cells that cannot simply float away.  The collect within the cyst.  Cysts do not always need to be treated unless they continue to grow get infected.

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 is a boil on your skin?

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Infected cyst: A boil is an abscessed structure under the skin.

Question 4

what is causing boils on vulva?

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Hidradenitis : Schedule a visit with your doctor and ask them if you might have hidradenitis superativa. This is an abnormality in the sweat glands and leads to recurrent abscesses in the vulva. Other causes may include bacterial infections of the skin like mrsa. Ask your doctor to consider these possibilities.

Question 5

what is a boil and how would i use home remedies to get rid of one on my labia?

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Skin abscess: A boil or carbuncle is a skin abscess. Treatment typically includes either opening it to allow drainage of pus, an antibiotic, or both. If this has been diagnosed by a doctor or clinic, that&#x27;s who to ask about the best treatment for you. If not, see a doctor now. Many boils of the genitals are advanced folliculitis, i.e. infection around hairs, often the result of genital shaving.

Question 6

what is the boil totally inflammed on lower eyelid with stinging pain called? n wht are the relief measures

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Stye: It is called a stye
you can put warm wet compresses on it and it may burst and clear up, if not see your doctor as you may need antibiotics.Rarely you may need incisio and drainage.

Question 7

what exactly is a boil?

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Infection: Usually the term "boil" refers to a skin infection, such as an abscess, where pus and fluid forms in the skin causing a red, raised, sore, often with a whitehead within it and which sometimes drains.  Boils may also refer to deeper acne cysts or inflamed epidermal cysts, which often are not truly infected (no bacteria present).

Question 8

do all boils need to be treated medically? if i suspect that i have what is considered a boil does this mean that i need to see a medical professional?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Yes. For proper diagnosis and treatment you need to see your physician.

Question 9

what is the reason that cleaning nebs with vinegar/water is no longer recommended? (pls correct me if wrong) references/links? what is best (not boil)

Accepted Answer

DISTILLED WATER: And if safe, a teaspoon of bleach will do.

Question 10

when should i see a doctor about a suspected boil? at what point is a boil serious enough that i should be seeking medical treatment?

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If : If the boil is causing you discomfort, or is growing, painful, causing streaking red marks away from the original site, than you should be seen by a medical provider.  Many times, just draining the boil will be enough to take care of the problem.  Other times, oral and topical antibiotics are required.  Quick care, your general medical doctor or a dermatologist should be able to take care of the problem.

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