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Suggest Treatment For Boils On The Buttocks

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Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Question: I have developed 3 small boils on my butt in the last 24 hours. How did I get them? Are they contagious? And what should I do about them?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not contagious.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

Boils is a very common disease that anybody can get it. There need not have to be anything wrong with the body. It usually happens if there is a minor scratch in the skin ( you may not even know if the scratch has happened or not ) .

Following that scratch the bacteria which will be present over the skin gets an entry inside and this causes infection with pus accumulation.

No it is not contagious.

Most of the time boils subside on their own. Don't touch them or pinch them . But if there are big or very painful you need to be started on an Antibiotic course. In that case consult your doctor for prescription.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Divakara (28 minutes later)
If they are just an average boil, how long does it take for them to subside?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
In 3-4 days.

Detailed Answer:
HI

It will subside in 3-4 days . Don't worry.

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Boils On The Buttocks

Brief Answer: Not contagious. Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for posting your query. Boils is a very common disease that anybody can get it. There need not have to be anything wrong with the body. It usually happens if there is a minor scratch in the skin ( you may not even know if the scratch has happened or not ) . Following that scratch the bacteria which will be present over the skin gets an entry inside and this causes infection with pus accumulation. No it is not contagious. Most of the time boils subside on their own. Don't touch them or pinch them . But if there are big or very painful you need to be started on an Antibiotic course. In that case consult your doctor for prescription. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask . Regards.