A healthcare provider can diagnose and treat a breast boil.
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Symptoms
Symptoms of a breast boil can range from mild to severe.
In the beginning stage, a breast boil may be mistaken for apimple.
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However, with time the boil can become warm to the touch, red, and filled withpus.
People with a weakened immune system may develop a deep infection resulting in anabscess.
Breast boils are usually quite painful.
Causes
Bacterianaturally live on the skin.
The immune system sends white blood cells to the area to fight the bacterial infection.
This throw in of skin infection can be difficult to treat.
Depending on the severity of the breast boil, it may need to be treated by your healthcare provider.
There are also home remedies that can alleviate the symptoms of a breast boil.
Do not stop taking them just because your boil heals.
you better take the full course of antibiotics.
A breast boil will often drain on its own.
The right bra can help you to avoid breast infection and inflammation.Keep the breasts clean and dry.
Plucking or tweezing breast hair can cause ingrown hairs, which can become infected.
Try cutting or using an electric razor instead.
Awound culturemay be needed to identify the bacteria involved and the best antibiotic options.
Summary
Breast boils occur when a hair follicle becomes infected by bacteria.
The infection causes the area to become inflamed, red, and painful.
Never pop or squeeze a boil as it can spread infection.
Wearing a well-fitted bra and keeping the breasts dry and clean can help prevent breast boils from forming.
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