A face boil is a type of skin infection that can develop on the face. It is usually caused by bacteria and may result in a red, painful, and swollen bump that contains pus. A face boil can develop due to poor hygiene, clogged pores, or an injury to the skin.
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My right cheek has swollen with painless, sticky boils. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 33 years old. My right cheek is swollen with boils for more than ten days. There is no pain but it feels sticky all over my face. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Our skin has many sweat and sebaceous glands. The sebaceous glands secret sebum which keep our skin oily. It is necessary for the integrity of the skin. But excessive secretion makes our skin oily and sticky. Often dust p... Read Full »
I have been getting red boils on my beard and temple area. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,On the lower part of my face (beard area) and at the temple area I get red boils. It has been happening for the last two years. I use Nuforce-GM cream and then they go off but keep coming back. I am a bit obese, age 41, height is 5 feet 7 inches and weight is about 209 lbs, and a softwa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. This is called folliculitis barbae. So I suggest you do not trim your hair very close to your skin and apply an antiseptic after every hair trim. Read Full »
What are the dietary restrictions to avoid acne vulgaris?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female, and I have boils on my chest from the left to right shoulder. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and understand your concern. Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents. In adulthood, it involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore involves areas where oil glands are dense like face, chest, back, upper arms are comm... Read Full »
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