Boils range in severity, but generally they are very treatable and you don't have to be concerned.
According to the Mayo Clinic, boils are painful pink or red bumps that fill with puss. They will grow until they rupture and drain. While boils can be treated at home, it is suggested that children and older adults, like you father in-law, receive medical attention.
Generally, a doctor will drain the boils and put the individual on antibiotics.
It is most important not to squeeze the boils. This can spread or cause additional infection. Additionally, make sure he is treated and taken care of because boils can lead to blood poisoning and MRSA (another serious infection).
Click here for additional information: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/boils-and-carbuncles/DS00466
Or here:
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/boils.html
Or here:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001474.htm
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Boils range in severity, but generally they are very treatable and you don't have to be concerned.
According to the Mayo Clinic, boils are painful pink or red bumps that fill with puss. They will grow until they rupture and drain. While boils can be treated at home, it is suggested that children and older adults, like you father in-law, receive medical attention.
Generally, a doctor will drain the boils and put the individual on antibiotics.
It is most important not to squeeze the boils. This can spread or cause additional infection. Additionally, make sure he is treated and taken care of because boils can lead to blood poisoning and MRSA (another serious infection).
Click here for additional information: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/boils-and-carbuncles/DS00466
Or here:
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/boils.html
Or here:
January 15, 2009 - 11:13amhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001474.htm
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