Boil is a disease of the appendages of the skin, namely the hair follicle with the development of a purulent-necrotic process. The disease is considered acute, however, the processes can become chronic. In addition to inflammation of the hair follicle, necrosis develops around the hair follicle, involving the sebaceous gland and the skin.
A boil can occur as a single element, or as a cluster of multiple elements. In this case, massive infiltration and necrosis develops, followed by the formation of oozing ulcers. This condition is already called furunculosis. The main cause of the appearance of chirium is usually a staphylococcal infection.
Single boils can occur in any part of the body where there is hair. The most typical localization is still there – the face, neck – and other parts of the body that are most often exposed to friction, irritation and increased pollution. Furunculosis as the main disease most often affects the chest and back. Men are more prone to developing chirium than women.
CAUSES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOIL
Mechanical damage and microtrauma of the skin violate the natural protective barrier of the skin, thereby allowing pathogenic bacteria, scratching and bites.
Regular skin contamination, poor care, non-compliance with personal hygiene rules.
Increased sensitivity of the body to the penetration of staphylococcal infection.
Hormonal disorders. In diabetes mellitus, the probability of chirium, as well as the course with frequent exacerbating relapses, is much higher than in people without endocrine pathology.
Weakening of immunity, up to the development of an immunodeficiency condition.
Various diseases associated with a lack or absence of enzymatic substances.
SYMPTOMS OF A BOIL
The development of a single element is typical and very consistent. The whole process can be divided into three successive stages. At the very beginning of development, the stage of infiltration occurs.
In the first stage, the inflammatory process occurs deep inside. Destroyed cellular elements, blood and lymph accumulate around the inflamed bulb.
In the second stage, a purulent rod is formed. Externally, the site of inflammation rises in the form of a tubercle. A white purulent dot is often formed on the top of the tubercle – a purulent rod becomes visible. Necrotic masses form inside the tubercle around the rod. After a few days, the tire (white purulent point) is opened – there is a rejection of pus along with necrotic tissues.
Together with necrotic masses, blood and sucrovitsa can be released. In place of the tubercle, a depression in the form of an ulcer often forms.
At the third stage, the regeneration of destroyed tissues, scarring occurs. The bottom of the boil is tightened. Potholes, keloid scars may develop on the spot.
DIAGNOSIS OF A BOIL
Diagnosis of the fournicle is not difficult. Having a typical appearance, you can immediately say that this is exactly a boil. Despite this, the sowing of the separated from the boil will still have to be done. This is necessary to determine the pathogen and determine its sensitivity to antibiotics. Also, you will probably have to take blood glucose tests, a general blood test and other standard tests.
TREATMENT OF BOILS
Treatment should be local and comprehensive. General treatment includes correction of endocrine disorders (if any), as well as in the case of the development of facial boils, complications and the addition of a secondary infection.
Local treatment consists in the use of antibacterial ointments, taking into account the sensitivity of the pathogen. In the subacute period, physiotherapy is useful – ultraviolet irradiation of blood. This procedure has a pronounced therapeutic effect on the whole blood as a whole, improving the level of immunity.
You can also prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs with a pronounced pathological process.
