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A boil, or skin abscess, is a localized infection deep in the skin. A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and becomes filled with white cells that the body sends to fight the infection. This collection of white cells is known as pus. Finally, the pus "forms a head" and drains out through the skin. Skin abscesses may occur anywhere on the body. They affect people of all ages.

There are several different types of boils. Among these are:

Furuncle or carbuncle: This is an abscess in the skin caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus. It can have one or more openings onto the skin and may be associated with a fever or chills.

Cystic acne: This is a type of abscess formed when oil ducts become clogged and infected. Cystic acne is most common in the teenage years.

Hidradenitis suppurativa: This is an illness in which there are multiple abscesses that form under the arm pits and in the groin area. These are a result of local inflammation of the sweat glands.

Pilonidal cyst: This is a special kind of abscess that occurs in the crease of the buttocks. These frequently form after long trips that involve sitting.

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Posted by: jahrel Posted on: 11/19/2009
I have been having boils since I was 18 yrs. old,I'm now 27. I go back and forth to the doctor when it occurs about every month and all they do is give antibotics that don't help they don't know what causes them so how can they treat them.Anybody with insight that can help,please feel free.I'm tried of hurting. THEY DO HURT!!!
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Posted by: lotusflower88 Posted on: 11/13/2009
I have had boils since I can remember i'm 21 now and they are less frequent now but I am scared for life I have scars under my arm pits and in the crack of my butt.and a couple in my inner thigh and 1 or 2 on the top of my private area along with a couple on my stomach were my jeans sit if anyone knows of anyways that I can get the scarring to go down so that is not as noticable I would greatly appreciate it.I have been to the doctors my whole life but they never would say what it was caused from.
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Posted by: tracey Posted on: 5/29/2009
hi, could you please advise me on post-op care at home after my brothers pilonidal cyst which was 9cms x 2and a half cms deep was removed (2nd day today) and are we able to hire/rent a saltwater bath or something, anything for him hope to hear from you asap
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Posted by: Debashish Saha Posted on: 12/5/2008
if i introduce antibiotic doctors said it will form antibioma,so when you will prescribe antibiotic after a boil/abscess formation.before giving antibiotic what i shall do for a boil management.
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Posted by: EMMA MATHETA Posted on: 11/12/2008
My name is Emma and I am having boils/abscess under my arms. I've been to a Doctor several times but the boil still comes back after +-2 months. Please help with proper medication's name.
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nicole

1/17/2009

has a doctor ever figured out what the problem is because i constantly have boils under my arms and they always come back. this has been going on for 3 years and my doctor just gives me antibiotics that do not help.
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nicole

1/17/2009

has a doctor ever figured out what the problem is because i constantly have boils under my arms and they always come back. this has been going on for 3 years and my doctor just gives me antibiotics that do not help.
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Posted by: kalpana Posted on: 11/10/2008
it would have been better if u would have given whats the cure for the abscess, specially for pilonidal cyst
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