what sould u do to avoid it and get rid of it??
2007-03-24 03:51:15 · 5 answers · asked by scandalous51 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I dont know what causes a boil but I do know they hurt and they are hard to get rid of.ouchy!
2007-03-24 04:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by ....~K.C.~.... 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would first ask you the location of the boil. There is a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa that produces a similar biol, but it is generally in areas of skin-to-skin contact, such as the groin area, at the armpits, or around your breasts. It generally starts out with a small lump under the skin. Over time (sometimes a year or more) it will ultimately rise to the surface and excrect puss (like a boil). This is unfortunately, a very dibilitating disease because it reoccurs in the same area. Often times people go to a doctor to have them lance the boil, which provides temporary relief of the pain that occurs as a result of the build up and pressure under the skin. But this is not a solution to the problem. It will, in almost all cases, return. Research this and see if what you read is anything similar to what you have.
Good Luck!
Your Friendly Dermatologist.
2007-03-24 14:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by 8675309jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink plenty of water, since the body will try to eliminate waste through the skin,if it is unable to get rid of it through other means. Boils can be treated by applying a home made cloth bandage dipped in warm salt water to the affected area. This will help the boil burst and drain more quickly. More info can be found at http://ailments.in/boil.html
2007-03-28 10:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by Rajni P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything you wanted to know about boils is in the link below.
2007-03-24 11:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
make sure you dont have MRSA, get it cultured
2007-03-24 11:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by ajflgrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋