There are many causes of boils. Some boils can be caused by an ingrown hair. Others can form as the result of a splinter or other foreign material that has become lodged in the skin. Others boils, such as those of acne, are caused by plugged sweat glands that become infected.
The skin is an essential part of our immune defense against materials and microbes that are foreign to our body. Any break in the skin, such as a cut or scrape, can develop into an abscess should it then become infected with bacteria.
http://www.medicinenet.com/boils/page2.htm#3whois
2006-09-21 13:28:12
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answered by Lovemykids 2
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A Boil (Carbuncle) They are usually caused by a bacteria that gets into the pore. It is easy to get them there because it is not the cleanest area. Do not try to pop it yourself..Let it disappear on its own.If you pop it yourself it can send infection into the bloodstream. If it is painful use warm compresses on it to help aid in its deterioration..
2006-09-21 13:27:19
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answered by Smurfette 2
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it's kind of like a zit down there. you can go to the doctor's office and they will lance it for you. lots of nasty puss will come out but that should clear it up. If you want to do it at home hold a hot wash cloth on it and it will eventually burst open.
2006-09-21 13:26:33
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answered by dang 4
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Ow, that's got to be painful. Try putting some black salve on it to bring it to a head. You can get it at the drug store. If you can't find it, ask the pharmacist.
2006-09-21 13:29:11
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answered by ☆skyblue 7
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It's from clogged pores. So just keep the area clean and dry.
2006-09-21 13:26:27
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answered by TXBLKGRL 3
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do you mean boil? Like a pimle or zit? I have never had one but I knew this girl that had one and she had to get in lanced and it was her butt. I have heard that they can hurt.
2006-09-21 13:27:38
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answered by Smiley Freckles 3
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i USE TO GET IT WHEN I WAS YOUNGER. BUT IF YOU R HAVING SEX U SHOULD MAKE SURE ITS NOTHING SERIOUS AND VISIT THE DOC. YOU CAN GET RID OF IT BY SITTING IN SOME HOT WATER WITH VI NIGER OR U CAN TRY AND POP IT UR SELF WITH SOME TWISER
2006-09-21 13:26:44
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answered by Anonymous
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You are in real trouble- Consult your vetinary surgeon right away.
2006-09-21 13:24:27
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answered by Harriet 5
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never heard of one
2006-09-21 13:23:45
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answered by Erica S 2
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freak
2006-09-21 13:24:45
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answered by Anonymous
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