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Boils

by halleb38, May 02, 2009 02:55PM
Why do i keep getting boils in my face?
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by Rowena Santos, MD, May 02, 2009 07:36PM
Hi,

For staph carriers, abscesses or boils may have a tendency to recur. Staph. aureus is most commonly carried in the nostrils, armpits, between the legs and in the cleft between the buttocks. It may be transferred to other sites from the nostrils via the fingernails. Tiny nicks or grazes or something rubbing against the skin can innoculate the Staph. germ into the wall of a hair follicle and form a boil.  This usually goes on to run its usual course of about 10 days. Although most people with boils are otherwise healthy, boils are sometimes related to immune deficiency, anemia, and diabetes or iron deficiency. It is important that you wash your hands regularly. Talk to your doctor about this for proper management. Prescription antibiotics may be indicated.

Take care and regards.

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