what does a boil look like after busting?
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I'll let the picture do the talking.
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Apply moist warm compress (microwaved washcloth will do - just be careful it's not TOO HOT).  Apply to site and then cleanse, using antiseptic (to kill bacteria now that the site is opened a bit).  I recommend tea tree oil to cleanse.  Near anti viral in it's properties and very kind to skin (won't dry it out).\n\nIf it's meant to , the boil will break.  If this occurs be certain you keep the wound (and it is a wound) very clean and as dry as you can.\n\nIt may (with the compress and cleansing) reduce itself and go away.\n\nGood Luck.
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if by pussing you mean white or yellow or green discharge it is most likely an infection\nif it is clear like water it could be the result of the burn like a broken blister\nas you said pus i gather it is an infection\nsee your doctor to have it lookd at
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When I was a little girl I used to get boils often. My mother would get a washcloth and soak it in very hot water then cover the boil. She would do that several times. That seemed to make it go away. It would shrink under the heat.
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It soumds very much like boils. If it is:\n\nAsk your doc to culture the pus. Beg hir if necessary! It's especially important to have the culture done if you've had surgery or been hospitalized before this started, because some germs are resistant to some antibiotics, and can be picked up more easily in hospitals than in the community.\n\nThen ask about an Rx for an antibiotic to which the bug (it's probably some kind of staph infection) is sensitive. You should also ask for Bactroban ointment to put in your nose twice a day for 5 days each month until the tube is empty.\n\nPeople often have a colony of staph living in the nasal passages. These usually don't cause any problems, but recurrent boils, abscesses--what you described--are one of the problems they certainly DO cause.\n\nI suffered from boils all over the place, and each time I had one treated, they'd lance it, put me on antibiotics, it'd go away, and one or two weeks later another would pop up. This in SPITE of the fact that I kept insisting that I had a history of a resistant bug. ~sigh~ It took several years--because of insurance--to get to someone who would listen to me.\n\nI did the research and knew what treatment I needed, but ~I~ can't write a script, so I had to wait until I was hospitalized with shaking chills 'til I finally got the treatment I needed. You feel somewhat foolish whining about a little infection, but those suckers hurt REALLY bad, and the fact is, they are dangerous.\n\nI haven't had another since the treatment in December.\n\nBe persistent, bug the docs, do some research at REPUTABLE sites, and good luck.\n\nMeanwhile, warm, wet compresses for pain, wash your hands constantly, keep your fingers off the owies (yeah, right, but you should) and call the doc again.
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First off, I'd quit using whatever deoderant he was using in case he is allergic to it.\nOne website said that you should see a doctor if:\na boil becomes extremely large or painful\na cluster of boils form or you have an abscess\nboils become increasingly common\nred lines spread out from the center of the boil\nthe boil is extremely tender\nfever and chills develop\nlymph nodes begin to swell that are located in other areas of the body from where the original lymph node swelling occurred.\nAnother website said it could be blocked hair follicles (hidradenitis).
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maybe a cyst.  does it look like a red, swollen pimple?  stick it with a pin and see if pus comes out.  If it does, it's a cyst and you need to see a doctor to get it out.
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I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. I would not lance it yourself, you can get an infection.If you are sure it is a boil/cyst, then you can buy magnesium sulphate paste from the chemist, apply a small amount  and cover it with a pad. It should draw the poison out.Or you can get your doctor to lance it.After it has burst, apply some Aloe Vera gel to it, but keep it covered for a few days.\n\nGloria(BSYA)
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whatever you do, don't take the ring out, if it is infected, the infection has to drain out. if you take the ring out it will swell and close. if you literally just pierced your nose it's not uncommon to have a bump. it's b/c your causing trauma to the tissue. it's your body's natural reaction to a foreign object. if it starts to swell, get red, or give off heat, then you  have an infection and need to see a doc for treatment( most likely antibiotics).
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Its most likely a hematoma\nits part of the healing process UNLESS you are experiencing increased abdominal pain, vomiting, fever
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You can get a boil wherever there's a hair follicle.  \nIf you're brave you can go get it lanced and drained by a doctor.  When I first got married my creep of a husband broke out in them from nerves and passed them around to everyone in the families.  I never had one lanced.  If you can bear the pressure, when it comes to a nasty enough head, with a clean cotton cloth or heavy tissue, don't squeeze it, but push down into your skin around it and pull away from it.  When it's 'ripe' it will drain, and if it's a big one, have towels ready.  After it's drained, clean it with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with and gauze bandage until it starts to heal and can't be passed on to anyone else.  \nYou'll feel weak after draining a big one, not to worry, just lay down and drink some water, you'll be just fine.
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It could be a boil from sweat and irritation. You should see a doctor, they may have to cut it open and drain it, and pack it for a little bit. If its not too bad you may be perscribed antibiotics to remove the infection. You can try placing warm compresses on the site to see if you can bring it to a head. Then attempt to drain it yourself. Be carful because you may cause a worse infection if your not clean or careful.
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NO!!!   It should have cleared up within a few days!  See the doctor.
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It sounds like a ganglion cyst.  Check out this site and see if this is what it looks like.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganglion_cyst
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Furuncle: Nothing more nor less than a "boil" with a fancy name. A boil is a collection of pus. Antibiotics are often not very helpful in treating abscesses. The main treatments include hot packs and draining ("lancing") the abscess, but only when it is soft and ready to drain. If you develop an abscess and. have fever, a long-term illness (such as cancer or diabetes) or are on medication that suppresses the immune system, you should contact your healthcare practitioner.
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Are u sure it's not broken?  You may need an xray to find out and/or to see if something else is going on.  If it's not something major, then alternate ice packs, with hot whirlpools -- first 20 minutes ice, then 20 minutes hot whirlpool right afterwards.  Try it a few times if you can find the time b4 then.  Keep the leg elevated whenever possible too.  And get rid of all the topical stuff as that's not going to do anything.   You need to get the swelling down as much as possible (ice is the best thing for that) and give it a rest.  Ibuprofen works for swelling too.  As for the Saturday tournament, if you are allowed to, wrap and/or tape the affected area during the event. Good luck!
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Boils are a buildup of body fluids, body tissues, white blood cells, and chemical mediators of inflammation. These chemicals come together to form the inflammatory response which is what you experienced prior to lancing the boil with pain, redness, tenderness, swelling, etc. The body is working to "close off" that area that is infected by the bacteria. So the chemicals and cells are killing body cells as well as bacteria. The cells that kill other cells leave waste products behind that they have excreted. The dead tissue and cells are what cause the bad odor. Are you taking an antibiotic? If the odor becomes worse, you need to see your healthcare provider.