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BOILS DESCRIPTION |
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Boils and carbuncles are firm reddish
swellings about 5-10 mm across that are slightly raised above the
skin surface. They are sore to the touch. A boil usually has a
visible central core of pus; a carbuncle is larger and has several
visible heads. Boils occur most commonly on the face, back of the
neck, buttocks, upper legs and groin area, armpits, and upper torso.
Carbuncles are less common than single boils; they are most likely
to form at the back of the neck. Males are more likely to develop
carbuncles. Boils and carbuncles are common problems in the general population, particularly among adolescents and adults. People who are more likely to develop these skin infections include those with: Diabetes, especially when treated by injected insulin Alcoholism or drug abuse Poor personal hygiene Crowded living arrangements Jobs or hobbies that expose them to greasy or oily substances, especially petroleum products Allergies or immune system disorders, including HIV infection. Family members with recurrent skin infections. |
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