Boils Center - Macon, GA
Macon Dermatologist Doctors for BoilsType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Macon * Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Dermatologic Surgery Specialists  Dermatologic Surgery Specialists  Jennifer H Allen MD  Billie L Jackson MD  William E Freeman MD  Vickie M Brown MD  Pricha Bunyasaranand MD  Fayette Area Dermatology  Fayette Area Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Center of Newton  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  Georgia Dermatologic Surgery Centers PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Tara Dermatology Center  Tara Dermatology Center  David S Bryant MD  Southern Crescent Dermatology  East Metro Dermatology  Dermatology Associates Of Rockdale  Kenya H Anders MD  Thomas G Hill MD PC  Piedmont Physicians at Yorktown  Premiere Dermatology & Surgery LLC  Family Dermatology of Fayetteville  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Shenara Sexton MD  Atlanta Dermatopathology & Pathology  Buckhead Dermatology PC  Joy B Chastain MD  Alvin H Clair MD  Joyce Thomas MD  Lockman Dermatology  Lockman Dermatology  Athens Area Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology of Athens PC  Dermatology of Athens PC  Robert McClure MD  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Crescent Centre Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Newnan Dermatology  Newnan Dermatology  Newnan Dermatology  Newnan Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Steven S Thomas MD  Metro Atlanta Dermatology Group PC  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  North Georgia Dermatology  North Georgia Dermatology  John F O'Brien MD  Midtown Medical Associates LLC  Atlanta Center of Dermatology & Medispa PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Atlanta Skin Care Specialists  David B Pharis, MD, PC  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  Dunwoody Dermatology  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants Macon, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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BoilsWhat is a boil? What are the symptoms of a boil?A boil is a localized infection deep in the skin. A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm, hard, and tender. Eventually, the center of the boil softens and becomes filled with infection-fighting white blood cells from the bloodstream to eradicate the infection. This collection of white blood cells, bacteria, and proteins is known as pus. Finally, the pus "forms a head," which can be surgically opened or spontaneously drain out through the surface of the skin. Pus enclosed within tissue is referred to as an abscess. A boil is also referred to as a skin abscess. There are several different types of boils. Among these are:
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Staph Infection (Staphylococcus Aureus)
- Staphylococcus or Staph is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases. Staph infections can cause illness directly by infection or indirectly by the toxins they produce. Symptoms and signs of a Staph infection include redness, swelling, pain, and drainage of pus. Minor skin infections are treated with an antibiotic ointment, while more serious infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics.
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Night Sweats
- Night sweats are severe hot flashes that occur at night and result in a drenching sweat. In order to distinguish night sweats that arise from medical causes from those that occur because one's surroundings are too warm, doctors generally refer to true night sweats as severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to an overheated environment.
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MRSA
- MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria causes skin infections with the following signs and symptoms: cellulitis, abscesses, carbuncles, impetigo, styes, and boils. Normal skin tissue doesn't usually allow MRSA infection to develop. Individuals with depressed immune systems and people with cuts, abrasions, or chronic skin disease are more susceptible to MRSA infection.
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Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown hairs may be caused by improper shaving, waxing or blockage of the hair follicle. Symptoms and signs of ingrown hairs include itching, tenderness, and small red pus bumps. Ingrown hairs usually heal on their own, but topical antibiotics, chemical depilatories, and hair-removal laser may be used in the treatment of ingrown hairs.
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Cysts
- Cysts are saclike structures that can occur throughout the body and usually contain a semisolid, liquid, or gaseous substance. Infections, tumors, genetic conditions, chronic inflammatory conditions, and wear and tear can cause cysts. Though some cysts may be palpable, others may not produce any symptoms. Treatment depends upon the location and cause of the cyst.
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Acne (Pimples)
- Acne is a localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of oil glands at the base of hair follicles. This inflammation, depending on its location, can take the form of a superficial pustule (contains pus), a pimple, a deeper cyst, congested pores, whiteheads, or blackheads. Treatments vary depending on the severity of the acne.
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Pilonidal Cyst
- A pilonidal cyst is a cyst that forms near the cleft of the buttocks. The cysts are thought to be caused by the penetration of loose hairs into the skin. Symptoms and signs include pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and drainage of pus from the area of the cyst. Treatment of a pilonidal cyst involves incision and drainage.
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Sporotrichosis
- Sporotrichosis is a skin infection caused by a fungus called Sporothrix schenckii. The fungus, which may be present in sphagnum moss, thorny plants, or baled hay, enters the skin through punctures and small cuts. Symptoms include painless bumps on the skin near the site of infection. The nodules may open and look like boils. The infection is treated with potassium iodide or itraconazole (Sporanox).
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