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Here is presented information about skin boils,
its causes and symptoms.
Boils Information
Boils is the name of a skin disease, which causes
inflamed, pus-filled swelling, mainly due to infected hair follicles.
Boils mostly occur on the area where clothes rub against the skin or
where the body rubs against itself or where the skin is sweaty. Neck,
armpit, groin and between the buttocks are the most common places where
boils occur. It is not necessary that a boil will occur in isolation
only. Many boils may develop simultaneously as well. This condition is
known as folliculitis. Resulting in red streaks on the skin, boils may
or may not be painful. Read on to explore the causes and symptoms of
boils.
Causes Of Boils
- Staphylococcus germs
- Toxicity in blood stream
- Faulty diet
- Frantic pace of living
- Diabetes
- Problems with the immune system
- Poor nutrition
- Poor hygiene
- Exposure to harsh chemicals that irritate the skin
- Alcoholism or drug abuse
- Crowded living arrangements
- Jobs or hobbies that expose you to greasy or oily substances,
especially petroleum products
- Allergies or immune system disorders, including HIV infection
- Family members with recurrent skin infections
Symptoms Of Boils
- Red, painful and swollen skin around the boil
- Occurrence of multiple boils
- Fever
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Red streaks
- Severe pain
- Irritation and itching on the affected area
- Pus-formed pustules
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