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The following are the images associated with boils on [[extremities]]. | The following are the images associated with boils on [[extremities]]. | ||
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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
Patients with boils usually appear normal. However, physical examination findings vary with associated risk factors or underlying conditions.
Physical examination
General appearance
- Patients with boils usually appear normal. However, the appearance varies with the associated risk factors.[1]
Vitals
Skin
- Skin examination of the patients with boils is usually remarkable for:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Raised temperature
- Pus at the tip of boil
- Pain on palpation
- Excoriation of the skin due to itching
Lymph nodes
- Other findings which are associated with furunculosis are:
- localized lymphadenopathy
Examples of physical exam findings
The following are the images associated with boils on extremities.
References
- ↑ Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016