had a spot that had discharge but seems to be getting bigger. it seems to be more "in" my skin at this stage rather than protruding...???
2007-05-22 22:15:44 · 10 answers · asked by jk07 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
they tend to look like huge ugly pimples. They are caused by staph aureus, and generally will clear up on their own. You can encourage healing by applying moist heat for twenty minutes every hour or so. That will draw out the infection and allow the boil to drain. If you have the boil for more than a week you may need the attention of a doctor and some antibiotics.
2007-05-22 22:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The symptoms of boils are red, pus-filled lumps that are tender, warm, and/or painful. A yellow or white point at the center of the lump can be seen when the boil is ready to drain or discharge pus.
2007-05-22 22:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by i a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive had one and there nasty? they grow under your skin, and get bigger and bigger? get to the docs he might prescribe some anti-biotics to take it down? if its gone too far the only other way is surgery I'm afraid like i had? they scoop it out,then pack it with gauze, its a long process and you will have to have a nurse to your home every day to re-pack it,as these type of things have to heal from the inside out? mine was right near my scrotum and took ages to heal as well as being extremely pain-full? i bet you re not having a boil in the bag for tea tonight now are you?
2007-05-22 22:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to the higher temperature and sweat, bacteria in the skin develop and form boils. Keep the skin dry as much as possible. Use a prickly heat powder. Consult a doctor if needed.
2016-04-01 03:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a boil. They get big and swollen red, often go shiny as well.
Soak in a bowl of hot water with Savlon/antiseptic to keep it clean and encourage it to go down.
Go to your GP if it doesn't start to go down in a couple of days.
2007-05-22 22:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like boil, they are more under the skin and are full of clear fluid they can get quite big and you can't squeeze them!
2007-05-22 22:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by ???? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a boil....go get it checked up..a boil actually looks like a big pimple and it's really sore.....sometimes you can hardly touch it
2007-05-22 22:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by Oz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a boil
2007-05-22 23:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large, shiny and red. Most unattractive to say the least!
2007-05-22 22:18:40 · answer #9 · answered by trixi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://65.202.67.195/Articles/articlefiles/1064-abc_040630_boils.jpg
ain't a pretty sight!
2007-05-22 22:22:06 · answer #10 · answered by Mirror 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋