Overview
Painful red bumps under the skin due to infection of hair follicles or in oil glands. It starts as red, tender lump at the infection area and may grow to form pus-filled lumps.
Symptoms
Red swollen bump is the common symptom.
Causes
It is commonly caused due to bacterial infection.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made by looking at the boils. A test is performed, only if the infection is severe or recurrent.
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→ How is this diagnosed?
Highlights
- Can usually be self-diagnosed
- Rarely requires lab test or imaging
- Can last several days or weeks
Medications
Antibiotics: To treat a bacterial infection.
Amoxicillin . Sulfamethoxazole . Trimethoprim . Doxycycline
Antiseptics: To inhibit microbial growth.
Povidone iodine . Chlorhexidine
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