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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of boils include immunosupression, malnutrition, coexisting skin conditions, and poor hygiene.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of boils include:

• Immunosupression

• HIV
• Diabetes
• Chemotherapy
• Corticosteroid therapy
• Immunodeficiency

• Obesity
• Sports

• Athletes participating in contact sports and using shared equipment

• Malnutrition
• Coexisting skin conditions

• Eczema, scabies and other pruritic conditions

• Staphylococcal carriers

• Most common site: anterior nares

• Poor hygiene
• People living in close contact

• Low socioeconomic status
• living in military barracks, homeless shelters, or prison

• Recent travel