BOIL
It is a deep-seated infection involving hair follicle and
adjacent subcutaneous tissue.
Essentials of Diagnosis
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Pain and tenderness may be prominent.
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Abscess is round or conical.
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It enlarges, becomes fluctuant and then softens and
bursts automatically within a few days.
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Coagulase positive Staphylococcus aureus is the
causative organism.
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Carbuncle consists of joining hair follicles
with multiple drainage point.
Treatment
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Aspirin controls fever and pain Systemic
corticosteroids help.
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Be careful of diabetes.
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Cyclosporine in doses of 3-5 mg/kg per day is
useful.
