Boil history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include history of immunosupression, family history of furunculosis, history of contact sports, history of close contact, and recent travel. Common symptoms of the boil include firm, red, and painful bump with pus filled head.^[1]

History

Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include history of:^[1]

Immunosupression
HIV
Diabetes mellitus
Chemotherapy
Corticosteroid therapy
Contact sports
Recent travel
Coexisting skin conditions
Close contact (military, prisons, homeless shelters)
Family members with furunculosis

Symptoms

Symptoms of boils may include:^[2]^[1]

More common symptoms

Firm red painful bump
Pus filled head on the bump which may spontaneously ooze
Itching

Less common symptoms

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Stevens, Dennis L., et al. “Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections.” Clinical Infectious Diseases 41.10 (2005): 1373-1406.
↑ MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm August 1,2016 Accessed on August 10,2016

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[boil-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Stevens, Dennis L., et al. “Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections.” Clinical Infectious Diseases 41.10 (2005): 1373-1406.

[Boil(furuncle)-2] MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm August 1,2016 Accessed on August 10,2016

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