The recurrent appearance of boils, called furunculosis, and what should be done in these cases is to go to the doctor to start the appropriate treatment that can be done with the use of antibiotics in the form of ointment or pills.
Boils are caused by an infection with Staphylococcus aureus and are more frequent on the breasts, buttocks, face or neck, but sometimes there may be several boils spread throughout the body.
Repetitive furunculosis can be treated with antibiotics prescribed by the dermatologist for about 7 to 10 days, applying hot compresses to the boils to remove pus, and applying the ointment with mupirocin, known commercially as Bactroban, 3 times a day, during the treatment.
Possible causes
Furunculosis is caused by an infection caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus, which is a bacterium that lives on the surface of the skin and can cause infections due to a wound in the area, an insect bite or other factor that allows entry bacteria, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
The causes of furunculosis are related to the use of drugs that lower the immune system, such as corticosteroids, for example, or diseases that also affect the immune system, such as AIDS or cancer.
In addition, suffering from skin problems, such as acne and eczema and having diabetes, can increase the risk of developing furunculosis. Drug use, poor hygiene, excessive sweating, skin allergies, obesity and some blood problems can also increase the risk of furunculosis.
How the treatment is done
The treatment for furunculosis must be guided and prescribed by the dermatologist and can be done with:
- Antibiotics for about 7 to 10 days to treat the infection; Hot compresses to relieve discomfort and help remove pus from boils; Ointment with mupirocin, known commercially as Bactroban, 3 times a day for about 7 to 10 days to treat infection and so that the bacteria do not cause the boils to appear again. Know other ointments used in the treatment of boils.
In addition, in some cases, it may be necessary to drain the boil at the hospital, where the health professional makes an incision in the region and the pus that is inside the boil is removed.
It is also important to take a daily bath with soap and water, avoid touching or eliminating the boil, wash your hands well and wash bedding and towels that come into contact with the boil.
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