Nasal furuncle

Synonyms in a broader sense “Huge pimple on the nose” Definition Nasal furuncle is a bacterial infection of a hair root (hair follicle) at the entrance of the nose. A danger exists when the pus that develops melts into the surrounding tissue. A nasal furuncle on the inside of the nose is not only extremely … Nasal furuncle

Symptoms | Nasal furuncle

Symptoms The patient first notices a painful redness and swelling as well as a feeling of tension in the area of the inflammation on the nose. The area is much more sensitive to pain than a conventional pimple. Later, the patient may also experience fever and a general feeling of illness. Diagnosis The nasal furuncle … Symptoms | Nasal furuncle

The duration of a furuncle

Introduction A boil is a deep bacterial inflammation that originates from the hair follicle. This means that a boil can only develop on hairy parts of the body. The duration of the healing process of a boil depends on various factors. Uncomplicated boils are harmless and heal after a few days. However, this requires a … The duration of a furuncle

Boils after shaving

Definition Shaving can always cause tiny injuries to the skin and hair follicles. If the skin barrier is destroyed in this way, bacteria that are on the skin surface can penetrate and settle in the hair follicles. There they trigger an encapsulated inflammatory reaction with pus formation, which is then called boils. This is manifested … Boils after shaving

Furuncle on the back

Definition A boil on the back is a painful inflammation of the skin. The starting point for the boil is a hair follicle in which bacteria multiply and which subsequently becomes inflamed. Boils can grow up to several centimeters in size and are usually extremely sensitive to pressure. The boil lies as a painful lump … Furuncle on the back

Symptoms | Furuncle on the back

Symptoms The furuncle becomes noticeable as a painful knot on the back. The affected area is extremely sensitive to pressure and strongly reddened. The boil is bulging with pus and the surrounding skin feels warm. From a certain size on, the boil breaks through the skin and the purulent content empties outwards by itself. The … Symptoms | Furuncle on the back

Operation of a furuncle

Boils are unattractive and painful, but usually easy to treat. It is a purulent inflammation of hair follicles or sebaceous glands and the surrounding tissue caused by bacteria. Thus, boils can theoretically occur in any hairy area, but are most commonly found on the face, neck, armpits, in the pubic area or on the bottom. … Operation of a furuncle