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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: ukmicky on 20/05/2006 02:09:38

Title: spot or boil
Post by: ukmicky on 20/05/2006 02:09:38

Whats the difference.? HELP ME[:)]
Michael

Title: Re: spot or boil
Post by: Hadrian on 20/05/2006 11:09:21

Boils
People refer to tender, red lumps that may ooze pus as boils. A single "boil" may be a ruptured cyst or a small abscess. Most boils can be treated by "incision and drainage", a minor surgical procedure to open the boil and to drain the pus. Oral antibiotics are usually not needed.

Spot zit or pimple
A small swelling of the skin, usually caused by acne; a papule or pustule

 
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What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.

Title: Re: spot or boil
Post by: Karen W. on 28/05/2006 21:32:12

What I have noticed, and I am no Doctor but, On occasion when I have had a boil, They get pretty big and very red and hurt. When they are lanced there is more blood and more Pus. You can soak them in a hot bath to help them rupture and bring them to a head, especially if they are causing alot of pain, ie, location and all! They are just gross, I hate to get one. They happen rarely for me, but seem to be a profound difference! A pimple you can just squeeze and usually Just small amount pus not much for bleeding unless you continue to squeeze to hard. A boil seems to be more inflamed and sore!