Question 1

what could be a cause of repeating furuncles?

Accepted Answer

A few possibilities: A doctor should evaluate recurrent abscesses, and culture them to find out what the causative bacteria is, and what antibiotics the bacteria is resistant to. Recurrences may be due to antibiotic resistance, not taking antibiotics correctly, bacterial colonization somewhere else on the body, diabetes or another immunosuppressing situation, a carrier in the family, contaminated cosmetics, etc...

Question 2

what is the cause of recurrent furuncles? i took coamoxiclav but wasnt able to finish the course, now im applying bactroban (mupirocin) cream for my 5th infection

Accepted Answer

Chronic Carrier: People who have recurrent furuncles can often be carriers of the bacteria.  Often, they carry the bacteria in their nose or groin or armpits (warm moist areas).  In order to solve this problem, those sites need to be treated periodically.  I would see your pcp or a dermatologist for help.  This problem is not difficult to control in most cases.

Question 3

what is the cause of a carbuncle in the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Carbuncle in vagina: Carbuncle in vagina is caused by staph infection and is more common in diabetics but can happen without having diabetes.

Question 4

are carbuncles only caused by ingrown hairs? i used to get carbuncles from ingrown hairs but are those the only things that can cause a carbuncle?

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Yes: A carbuncle is a large area of multiple infected hair follicles.  It was more common in past times before antibiotics.  Infections of the hair follicles do not have to be associated with ingrown hairs.

Question 5

can carbuncles cause bruising? is it possible for a carbuncle to develop and be so hard that it bruises the skin around it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A carbuncle is a "boil" with multiple heads and it is a serious infection of the skin. Bruising is a form of hemorrhage into the skin and is entirely possible with a carbuncle. Your immunity is in question. Look to the nature of your diet.

Question 6

how do you get a furuncle?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Furuncle is the result of infection of hair follicle and abscess formation.  Staphylococcal infection is the usual cause.  Predisposing factors include diabetes and antibody deficiency.

Question 7

how do you cure a furuncle?

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Drain: A furuncle is a boil, a purulent inflammation of a hair follicle.  These usually pop, aided by a warm compress.  If it does not do that in a couple of days, see your doctor to ascertain if it needs to be drained.

Question 8

furuncle- what med will?work?

Accepted Answer

Probably none: Furuncles typically require incision and drainage.  By the time a pocket of pus has formed, antibiotics aren't usually effective. Warm soaks are a good idea, but you usually need to see a doctor.

Question 9

what do i do after my furuncle popped?

Accepted Answer

Keep clean: Keep the area clean to prevent seeding of nearby hair follicles.  Put a sterile gauze pad and a bandage to keep from injuring the area.

Question 10

what do i do to get my furuncle popped?

Accepted Answer

See  your doctor: Either your gp or dermatologist will be glad to lance or pop the furuncle.

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What is the cause of recurrent furuncles? i took coamoxiclav but wasnt able to finish the course, now im applying bactroban (mupirocin) cream for my 5th infection

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What is the cause of a carbuncle in the vagina?

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Are carbuncles only caused by ingrown hairs? i used to get carbuncles from ingrown hairs but are those the only things that can cause a carbuncle?

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Can carbuncles cause bruising? is it possible for a carbuncle to develop and be so hard that it bruises the skin around it?

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