Sores and Boils

It is a raw or painful place on the body. It is a source of stress and discomfort. It can be considered as an ulcer present anywhere on the body. You may feel pain, itching, redness, discomfort, swollen skin. It ranges from mild to severe stages.

Causes of sore include the herpes complex virus and it is the most common reason behind this skin disorder. Some other causes are smallpox, eczema, chickenpox, and other allergic reactions. It can also result if we take extended bed rest and using a wheelchair as they cause pressure sores. Autoimmune disorders, diabetes, peripheral artery, peripheral neuropathy, and cancers are also the cause of sores.

Some common symptoms of sores on the skin are discussed here:

• Bleeding of mouth and gums
• Fever
• Itching
• Dizziness
• Ulcer formation
• Redness
• Swelling
• Unusual sensations

Some severe symptoms are discussed here if you feel some of them then you should consult your doctor for immediate treatment to facilitate your recovery.

• Loss of consciousness
• Breathing problems
• High temperature
• Reduced urine production
• Whistling sounds with breathing

Even though sores can make your life miserable on their own but that is not the entire story. They can cause or elevate some other physical problems. Some complications of sores are given below:

• Organ failure
• Severe pain
• Spreads of cancer
• Other skin infections
• Vitamin deficiency
• Infection spreads
• Shock

Some things are found to be effective remedies and treatments of sores. However, we highly recommend that you do not use anything that you are allergic to or without consulting your dermatologist. We have enlisted some things that are effective if you have sored them below:

• Cold compress
• Don’t touch the infected part
• Pain killers
• Aloe Vera gel
• Avoid triggers

Boils are deep folliculitis which is the skin infection of the hair follicle and it is caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus and you may feel swelling, itching, and redness. As we know it is a bacterial infection so we can treat it by using antibiotics.

It is caused by the bacteria called bacterium Staphylococcus aureus and it commonly affects the skin area near the nose and skin. It forms pus on the skin. It can also be caused by small skin injury and insect bites.

Pus may or may not be present on the lump. There is also a chance that pus may appear after some time therefore the presence of pus is not a very obvious symptom or benchmark for diagnosis of skin boils. You can easily identify boils if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Skin infections
• Redness
• Itching
• Warm
• Swelling
• Fever
• Lymph nodes swelling

As boils are caused due to bacteria, your dermatologist might prescribe some bactericidal or bacteriostatic antibiotics to stop the infection from spreading further on the skin. Except for medications, some more things can help you out in faster recovery and relief of associated symptoms of this skin disorder. Those effective steps for relief are mentioned below:

• Warm compress helps
• Don’t use a needle to pop it
• Wash it with antibacterial soap
• Clean it with an alcohol swap