HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have a furuncle (boil) that is infected. what do i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Prescription: Your doctor will determine if it needs incision and drainage along with antibiotics.

Answered 3/26/2013

5.5k views

Thank

Depends: On size and location. Usually need drainage buy early small ones can sometimes be managed with antibiotics and soaks. Regardless you need to see a doc. Don't try to lance it yourself.

Answered 10/3/2016

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Being tx'd for susp MRSA furuncle w/Bactroban. Had two more pop up plus infected cuticle area today. Is infection spreading? Is calling doc tmrw okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is difference between nasal polyp and nasal furuncle (boil)? Is NASONEX (mometasone) spray effective in nasal polyps or surgery?i have polyp on one side

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Purple pimple in area of panty line/ pubic hair. Saw derm immed. He dx small furuncle. Rx'd Bactroban (mupirocin). Read boils in groin DANGEROUS. Scared! MRSA?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I Just had an infected Boil near my anus drained- how much longer will the pain last & is a 6 hr trip advisable?

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

What makes pus pains in boil or any wound which has become infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can you squeeze open an infected hair follicle and nothing come out? Even if it's a boil or carbuncle?
Can you get furuncle boils from the hot tub?
I have a furuncle boil, does this mean I have mrsa?
I have a boil or furuncle, what can I do to relieve the pain?
What is the difference between a furuncle and carbuncle boil? I have heard of both of these sorts of boils and never been able to tell what makes them different. What are the defining differences between furuncle boils and carbuncle boils?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.