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

Overview

History

A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:

  • History of contact sports
  • Family history of furunculosis
  • History of recent travel
  • History of coexisting skin conditions
  • History of close contact(military,prisons,homeless shelters)

Symtoms

Symptoms of boil(furuncle) include:[1]

More common symptoms

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

Less common symptoms

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References

  1. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm August 1,2016 Accessed on August 10,2016
  2. Atlas Dermatology. Furuncle http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/disease.jsf?diseaseId=12 With permission from Dermatology Atlas


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