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Boils
Boils are painful, pus-filled inflammations of the skin. They can range in size from a pea to a walnut. Although boils may be found anywhere on the body, they most commonly occur in areas where there is hair and friction, such as the neck, armpits, genitals, breasts, face, and buttocks. Carbuncles are extremely large boils or a series of boils, usually deeper and more painful than regular boils.
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Self-Care
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| What to do About Boils |
| Mild tenderness, redness, and swelling or itching |
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| Boil not forming a head or improving after 3 days of self-care |
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| Extremely painful or pus-filled boil, or pain that interferes with activity |
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| Boil on face, spine, or rectal area |
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| Fever of 101°F or higher, or red streaks leading away from boil |
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| Frequent boils |
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