Draining lesions should be cleaned frequently. The hands should be washed thoroughly after touching a boil. Do not re-use or share washcloths or towels. Dressings should be changed frequently and discarded in a manner that contains the drainage, such as by placing them in a bag that can be closed tightly before discarding. Systemic antibiotics may help to control infection.
Drainage is the definitive treatment.
Prognosis Return to top Full recovery is expected. Some people may experience many repeated episodes. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if furuncles recur or are located on the face or spine. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if boils are accompanied by fever , red streaks extending from the boil, large fluid collections around the boil, or other symptoms. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.