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GlossaryBoils (Furunculosis)

painful, pus-filled skin abscesses caused by infected hair follicles

Boils, also known as furuncles, are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles. They often start as red, tender areas and gradually become firm and more painful as they fill with pus. Boils can occur anywhere on the body but are most common on the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks.

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research Recurrent Furunculosis – Challenges and Management: A Review

49 citations , February 2014 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Furunculosis is a recurring skin infection needing careful hygiene and treatment to manage and prevent spread.

research Antibacterial Activity of Caraway Essential Oil Against Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Patients with Furunculosis

1 citations , April 2016 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences”

Caraway essential oil can kill Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

research Innovative Management of Recurrent Furunculosis

13 citations , May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Recurrent furunculosis can be managed with antibiotics, decolonization, and decontamination, with potential future use of vaccines and bacteriophage therapy.

research Efficacy of Combined Cyclosporine A and Ketoconazole Treatment of Anal Furunculosis

36 citations , May 2004 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice”

Combining cyclosporine A and ketoconazole can effectively treat anal furunculosis in dogs, with some experiencing recurrences and mild side effects.

research Possible Immunomodulating Effect of Retinol on Cytokine Secretion in Patients with Recurrent Furunculosis

4 citations , July 2017 in “Archivum Immunologiae et Therapiae Experimentalis”

Retinol may affect immune responses in people with frequent skin boils.

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