Lifestyle
Not Squeezing or Popping
for Boils
Avoiding squeezing boils prevents spreading bacteria deeper into the skin or into the bloodstream.
How it works
Squeezing a boil can rupture the internal wall of the abscess, releasing bacteria into surrounding tissue or blood vessels.
What to watch for
This is especially important for boils on the face, which have a risk of spreading infection to the brain via connected blood vessels.
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