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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

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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+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.<ref name=boil>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.</ref>
+==History==
+Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include history of:<ref name=boil>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.</ref>
+*[[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==
-The symptoms of boils are red, [[pus]]-filled lumps that are tender, warm, and/or painful.  A yellow or white point at the center of the lump can be seen when the boil is ready to drain or discharge [[pus]].  In a severe infection, multiple boils may develop and the patient may experience [[fever]] and swollen [[lymph node]]s. A recurring boil is called chronic furunculosis.
+Symptoms of boils may include:<ref name=Boil(furuncle)> MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm August 1,2016 Accessed on August 10,2016</ref><ref name=boil>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.</ref>
-In some people, itching may develop before the lumps begin to develop.  Boils are most often found on the back, underarms, shoulders, face, lip, eyes, nose, thighs and buttocks, but may be found elsewhere. Boils on the ear tend to be more painful, and can create shooting pain in the entire area when touched.
+'''More common symptoms'''
+*Firm red painful bump
+*[[Pus]] filled head on the bump which may spontaneously ooze
+*Itching
+'''Less common symptoms'''
+*[[Fever]]
+*[[Fatigue]]
+*Swollen [[lymph nodes]]
-Sometimes boils will emit an unpleasant smell, particularly when drained or when discharge is present, due to the presence of bacteria in the discharge.
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