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Boils | Skin Abscess - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 15, 2016


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I consult for the treatment of skin abscess?

You can consult a General Physician.

2. Who is most likely to get a boil?

Anyone can get a boil. However, people with certain illnesses are more likely to develop boils. Among these illnesses are diabetes and kidney failure. Diseases that are associated with deficiencies in the normal immune system can increase the tendency to develop boils.


3. What can be done to prevent abscesses?

There are some measures that you can take to prevent abscesses from forming. Antibacterial soaps may help prevent bacteria build up on the skin and therefore reduce the chance for an abscess to form. In some cases, the doctor may recommend special cleansers to further reduce the bacteria on the skin.


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