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What is 'furuncle'?

Definition for furuncle - boil

Boil or furuncle is a skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles, thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissues. Individual boils can cluster together and form an interconnected network of boils called carbuncles. In severe cases, boils may develop to form abscesses.

Source: Wikipedia Jun 14, 2007
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category
dermatology , infectious diseases
frequency very common (U.S.)
some common symptoms blister(s) or bump(s) on head, lump or swelling on face, lump or swelling on head, pus draining from skin
some related diagnoses folliculitis, abscess, cellulitis, hematoma   (more)
likelyhood by age
likelyhood by duration of symptoms
 


Do I have 'furuncle'?
Diagnosing a patient is a complex problem and should always be done by the patients health care provider. The diagnostic process starts with patient's illness history which is composed of their family history and his/her symptoms and the duration. In addition, the results of diagnostic tests are used to narrow list of potential causes. After an initial diagnosis is given, the patients health care provider will determine the appropriate form of treatment or management.

If you are concerned whether or not you have 'furuncle', please use the following diagnosis specific symptom search to help you understand the possibilities. Please remember to consult your health care provider.
diagnosis symptom specific search for furuncle
blister(s) or bump(s) on head Yes No

lump or swelling on face Yes No
lump or swelling on head Yes No
pus draining from skin Yes No
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
 


How do I treat or manage 'furuncle'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for furuncle:
Therapeutic Procedures for furuncle
Heat application web search for: furuncle and Heat application
Medications for furuncle
azithromycin web search for: furuncle and azithromycin
clindamycin web search for: furuncle and clindamycin
erythromucin web search for: furuncle and erythromucin
keflex web search for: furuncle and keflex
The following are types of physicians relevant for furuncle:
Family Practitioner (find local)
Internist (find local)
 


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