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==Physical examination== | ==Physical examination== | ||
===General appearance=== | |||
*Patients with boil(furuncle) usually appear normal however the appearance varies with the associated risk factors. | *Patients with boil(furuncle) usually appear normal however the appearance varies with the associated risk factors. | ||
* | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Skin]] examination of patients with boils(furuncle) is usually remarkable for: | |||
:*Redness | :*Redness | ||
:*Swelling | :*Swelling | ||
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Overview
Physical examination
General appearance
- Patients with boil(furuncle) usually appear normal however the appearance varies with the associated risk factors.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with boils(furuncle) is usually remarkable for:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Raised temperature
- Pus at the tip of boil
- Pain
- Other findings which can be associated with furunculosis are:
- localized lymphadenopathy
- Raised body temperature
