What is furuncle?
A boil is a pus filled skin infection involving an entire hair follicle and nearby skin tissue. The area will look pinkish-red, swollen, and feel tender to touch. The boil can either drain on its own or will need to be drained by a health professional.
How do members experience furuncle?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with furuncle*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for furuncle*
Who has furuncle on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 6 | |
40s | 1 | |
50s | 5 | |
60s | 4 | |
70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 6 | |
Female | 12 |