Carbuncles
It's not always possible to prevent getting a boil or carbuncle, but some simple steps can reduce your risk.
These include:
For further information and advice regarding diet and exercise, see:
If you develop a boil or carbuncle, it's importantto prevent spreading the infection toother parts of your bodyor to other people. You can do this by:
Boils (furuncles) and carbuncles begin as swollen and painful red lumps on the skin, before increasing in size over the following few days.
Most boils get better without the need for medical treatment and can be successfully treated at home.
Although most boils do not cause further problems, this is not always the case.
It's not always possible to prevent getting a boil or carbuncle, but some simple steps can reduce your risk of developing the condition.